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Graphite being used as a lubricant

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Graphite is structurally composed of planes of polycyclic carbonatoms that are hexagonal in orientation. The distance of carbonatoms between planes is longer and therefore the bonding is weaker. Graphite is best suited for lubrication in air.
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