Graphite

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005005",
  "term": "Graphite",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An allotrope of carbon consisting of layers of graphene sheets stacked parallel to each other. Within each layer, carbon atoms are covalently bonded in a hexagonal lattice, while adjacent layers are held together by weaker van der Waals forces. It is a good electrical conductor and is used in pencils, lubricants, and electrodes.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "graphene layer",
    "graphite material",
    "graphitic carbon",
    "hybridization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 473. 'Recommended terminology for the description of carbon as a solid (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 491 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567030473)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/graphite/"
}