Q. With respect to Graphene, consider the following statements:
- It is the thinnest material known to man.
- It is stronger than steel.
- Graphene is an insulator of heat and electricity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 1 & 2
Notes:
- Graphene, building-block of Graphite, is a one-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice (honeycomb pattern).
- Graphene is the thinnest material known to man and is incredibly strong, which is about 200 times stronger than steel.
- Graphene is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity and has light absorption abilities.
- Graphene has a multitude of properties which earns it the title as wonder material.