Known since ancient times. It was first recognized as an element in the second half of the 18th century.
A.L. Lavoisier proposed carbon in 1789 from the Latin carbo meaning "charcoal." A.G. Werner and D.L.G. Harston proposed graphite from the Greek grafo meaning "to write," referring to pencils, which were introduced in 1594. Diamond … Read more
A.L. Lavoisier proposed carbon in 1789 from the Latin carbo meaning "charcoal." A.G. Werner and D.L.G. Harston proposed graphite from the Greek grafo meaning "to write," referring to pencils, which were introduced in 1594. Diamond … Read more