Watch this video to understand the different properties of diamond and graphite. The rigid network of carbon atoms, held together by strong covalent bonds, makes diamond very hard. This makes it ...

Molten carbon can crystallize into diamond or graphite, but it has been difficult to study this process. New simulations show that graphite can sometimes "hijack" the pathway that would lead to ...

Graphite and diamonds are the only two natural polymers of carbon. Both are very strong, can withstand extreme heat, and resist attack from chemicals and corrosion. While a diamond is a ...