How and why products of graphite and metals are different

Explanation:

Differences between metals and graphite

The reason for this is that graphite is composed of carbon which is a non metal and pure carbon in diamonds is an insulator like most non metals. ... So the reason is that graphite uses a different conduction mechanism then metals. Metals conduct electricity and heat by the motion of their loosely bound outer electrons.

Long answer type:

Graphite (/ˈɡræfaɪt/), archaically referred to as plumbago, is a crystalline form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a hexagonal structure. It occurs naturally in this form and is the most stable form of carbon under standard conditions. Under high pressures and temperatures it converts to diamond. Graphite is used in pencils and lubricants. Its high conductivity makes it useful in electronic products such as electrodes, batteries, and solar panels

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