Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Why is graphite not used to make wires, despite being a good conductor of electricity?

Answer 1

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> It is near impossible to draw graphite into wires, as graphite is a non-ductile material. It is the reason why wires cannot be made of graphite.