What Is Elemental Carbon?
The element carbon is a non-metallic material that contains six electrons. Charcoal, a form of carbon, has been used since prehistoric times. The name carbon comes from the Latin word carbo which means charcoal. Carbon can be found in organic material such as plants and animals, and in inorganic materials such as minerals and ores. Elemental carbon refers to the inorganic forms of carbon which can be found in crystalline and amorphous forms.
