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Why us graphite used as a lubricant?​

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Step-by-step explanation:

The carbon atoms are strongly bonded together in sheets. Because the bonds between the sheets are weak, graphite shows lower shearing strength under friction force. Thus it can be used as a solid lubricant and has become one of traditional and primary solid lubrication materials.

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Answer:

The carbon atoms are strongly bonded together in sheets.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the bonds between the sheets are weak, graphite shows lower shearing strength under friction force. Thus it can be used as a solid lubricant and has become one of traditional and primary solid lubrication materials.

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