What are pencils made of?
ChassisThe carpenter's pencil body is traditionally made of hardwood. | |
| HardwoodThe types of hardwoods used include oak, ash and beech: these are dense hardwoods valued for their strength and durability. |
 | NEWSThe pencil "lead" got its name from the fact that its core was previously made of lead. Modern pencils have a graphite core. |
 | GraphiteGraphite is a mineral element made up of carbon atoms. Graphite literally means "writing stone" as it has been used as the core or "neck" of pencils for centuries. |
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