Can Graphite Kill You?
Graphite isn't poisonous it is just carbon, however like anything if you consumed too much it will kill you but it would take a huge amount, I'm not sure of the exact amount and I am not even sure it would be possible to physically consume.

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Also question is, can graphite harm you?

Graphite is a minimally-toxic carbon based substance. Possible Symptoms of Overdose/Poisoning: Ingestion of graphite or other pencil material is not expected to produce symptoms. A child could choke on a small piece of pencil that has been broken or bitten off. If your child is choking, call 911.

Secondly, what happens if u eat graphite? Graphite is made of clay and some form of carbon (usually coal) and all in all graphite is not poisonous. However, eating enough of it can make give you a painful stomach ache and can cause vomiting. By eating a lot of it, the graphite can block digestion and can complicate the whole natural process.

Correspondingly, can pencil graphite kill you?

Because they are graphite, and not lead, there is no chance of dying from lead poisoning. Of course, a pencil can still be used to kill; it is a 7.5″ (19 cm) wooden stick with a hardened sharp point, so it can be used to stab someone to death.

What happens if you smoke graphite?

Please don't do this. Pencil shavings are TOXIC. The chemical substances (including graphite) contained in the shavings are especially toxic when released by the heat. Even ordinary writing paper when 'smoked' are toxic.

Related Question Answers

Is graphite cancerous?

Carbon itself is not carcinogenic: after all, diamonds, not known for causing cancer, are made entirely of carbon and indeed it's a major consituent of the human body. However, 'black' carbon like graphite and burnt toast has been touted as a possible carcinogen becuase it is a roughly flat molecule.

Will pencil lead come out of skin?

Most of the time it is a wood splinter that goes in just very slightly under the skin. If the sliver is a piece of pencil lead, remember that what is called "pencil lead" is not really lead. It is actually graphite, which is harmless. Even colored pencil leads are nontoxic.
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