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Colloidal Graphite

A finely divided graphite that is capable of forming colloidal suspensions in water or oil. It is used as a lubricant, and is particularly suitable for hot drawing. It is usually supplied as a colloidal suspension of about 18 percent in water or as a fine suspension in oil, and then diluted with distilled or de-mineralized water.

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