CARBON

What is Carbon

Carbon is a chemical element with the number 6 and symbol C. It part of the group fourteen on the periodic table.

CARBON

• Symbol: C
• Atomic Number: 6
• Part of Group 14
• Nonmetallic
• Tetravalent

Where to find Carbon

Carbon is a abundant element in the Earth's crust.
It is actually fifteenth in line.

Discovering Carbon

Carbon was first discovered by Ancient Egyptians and Sumerians in 3750 BCE

Raw Carbon

WHAT CARBON IS USED FOR

• Carbon Mesh
• Carbon Fiber
• Heat Resistant Devices

Carbon Mesh

Carbon mesh is used to make Carbon fiber. The mesh is also used to make decorative grills for high class cars

Carbon Mesh

Carbon Fiber

Carbon fiber is a lightweight material made of Carbon. Carbon fiber are basically strands of carbon twisted together.

Carbon fiber

Heat Resistant Devices

Carbon fibers heat absorbance is used for devices and accessories. Carbon's heat resistance is used for car engines and phone cases

Carbon Fiber Casing

Bibliography

• http://www.usesof.net/uses-of-carbon.html
• http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon

Fun Fact

Carbon Fiber's lightweight, heat absorbance and looks are used to boost a car's performance