Chemical Formula |
C |
Atomic Number |
6 |
Atomic Weight |
12.01 g/mol |
Density |
3.51 g/cm³ |
Melting Point |
3,550 °C (6,422 °F) |
Boiling Point |
Sublimes at around 4,000 °C (7,232 °F) |
Color |
Colorless to yellow, brown, and even rare colors like blue, green, etc. |
Hardness |
10 (on Mohs scale, hardest known substance) |
Crystal Structure |
Cubic (diamond cubic lattice) |
Electrical Conductivity |
Insulator (except in high pressure conditions) |
Thermal Conductivity |
Very high, the highest of any material |
Magnetic Properties |
Non-magnetic |
Refractive Index |
2.42 (highly refractive) |