No matter how graphite is formed, the nearly pure crystals of carbon give it unique chemical and physical properties. Graphite is a very soft mineral, often as soft as talc. It’s formed of ...

Graphite helps keep mattresses cool, thanks to its ability to absorb and disperse heat. We explore how graphite is used in ...

One possibility might be to exfoliate bulk graphite into individual layers ... For example, could chemical tuning be used to alter the physical properties of graphene sheets?

Graphite: The layered structure of graphite is held together ... Van der Waals forces are essential for understanding the nuances of molecular interactions and the physical properties of materials.