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The 43 pages that link to Graphite, each with the reason it gives.

• Thermal conductivityBroader topic: Its conductivity is strongly direction-dependent because heat travels differently along and across its layers.

• CarbonBroader topic: Weak attraction between its layers lets them slide, while electrons conduct within them.

• AllotropyBroader topic: Its layered structure shows how a different atomic arrangement changes material properties.

• Hexagonal crystal systemBroader topic: Its crystal structure has hexagonal symmetry and strongly anisotropic bonding.

• Allotropes of carbonBroader topic: Its strongly bonded sheets slide easily and conduct electricity along their planes.

• NonmetalBroader topic: Graphite is a nonmetal form used in electrodes, lubricants, and batteries.

• Hexagonal crystal familyBroader topic: Its common crystal structure illustrates hexagonal symmetry in a familiar material.

• AllotropeBroader topic: Its layered structure makes graphite a contrasting solid allotrope of carbon.

• Bonding in solidsBroader topic: Its mixed bonding explains easy cleavage and strong electrical conduction along the sheets.

• Elemental materialsBroader topic: Its layered structure gives elemental carbon a useful combination of conductivity and softness.

• Network solidBroader topic: Its layered network is strong within sheets but allows them to slide past one another.

• Pencil sharpenerBroader topic: Graphite forms the writing core and leaves marks as sharpened material meets paper.