Graphite<\/a> has certain conductivity, but its conduction mechanism is based on free electron movement between layers, which is different from metal. Diamond conducts almost no electricity, which is in sharp contrast to the good electrical conductivity of metals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Ductility<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\nThe metal has excellent ductility and you can process\u00a0it\u00a0into various shapes. However, the carbon texture is usually brittle, whether it is diamond or graphite, it is difficult to process into thin sheets or filaments like metal through external force. And it is easy to break when stressed, which again shows the essential difference between carbon and metal in physical properties.<\/p>\n
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Chemical Activity <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\nMetal is usually more active, easy to react with oxygen, acid and other substances. The chemical properties of carbon are relatively stable at room temperature, and its chemical reactivity is obviously different. Although under certain conditions such as high temperature, it\u00a0can show certain chemical activities, such as flammability and reducibility. The reaction conditions and ways are very different from metal chemical reactions.<\/p>\n
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