Amorphous Allotropes of Carbon
Various alloropes of the carbon also exist in amorphous form and some them are,
Coal
Coal is naturally formed in nature by carbonization of wood. If wood is subjected to high pressure and high temperature in the absence of the air then it forms coal.
Uses of Coal :
- Coal is used as fuel.
- Coal is used in manufacturing of Steel, Water Gas and Producer Gas.
- Some type of coal is used for producing Graphite.
Carbon Black
When vegetable oil (rich in carbon) is burnt in the limited supply of oxygen (air) a black reidue is formed this is called carbon black or lamp black. It is used in making Ink, Carbon Paper, Varnishes and Paints. Kajal a cosmetic product is formed using carbon black.
Charcoal
When wood is heated in very limited supply of the air wood charcoal is formed. Simillarly when bones of animal is heated in limited supply of air animal charcoal is formed.
Allotropes of Carbon
Allotropes of Carbon are the forms of carbon that have different structures and properties. Allotrope is the phenomenon in which an element can exist in more than one physical state. The well-known allotropes of carbon are Diamond and Graphite. Various other allotropes of carbon are explained in the article below.
In this article, we will learn about, Allotropes of carbon, types of allotropes of carbon, examples, and others in detail.