graphite
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During the disaster, however, the graphite ignited and continued burning for ten days.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
The researchers also examined whether German scientists could have avoided the heavy water shortage by using graphite, a form of carbon that can also slow neutrons in nuclear reactors.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Canada also has significant reserves of critical minerals like lithium, nickel and graphite.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Grossi also visited a previously undisclosed site for storing graphite and the location where the reactor stood in eastern Syria, where excavation work is taking place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
My own face in graphite, sketched on the back of this envelope, half in profile as if the artist has just called my name.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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