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Carbon Uses
Carbon is used in three different kinds of ways. The amorphous form is coal which can be used in power plants. It is used in the iron industry to make steel. The diamond form is used as jewelry and to cut things. The graphite form is used in pencils or certain sports equipment. Another new form of carbon that isn't as commonly known is buckminsterfullerene.

Carbon Fun Facts

 * Takes the shape of diamonds
 * Is part of carbon dioxide, which is an important gas that can be used as fuel
 * Semiconductor (limited ability to conduct electricity)