Explain briefly :
Graphite is used in the manufacture of refractory crucibles.

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Graphite is one of the crystalline allotropes of Carbon.
It has a layered structure in which each Carbon atom is bonded with three other Carbon atoms forming a layer of hexagonal rings which is bonded with other layers by weak forces of attraction.
Due to its layered structure, Graphite has one valence of electrons which makes Graphite a good conductor of electricity.
Graphite is also resistant to many chemicals.
Because of the above reasons Graphite is used in the manufacture of refractory crucibles.

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Explain briefly : Graphite is used in the manufacture of refractory crucibles.

Explain briefly :
Graphite is used in the manufacture of refractory crucibles.