HUNTING CARBON
CARBON
is one of the most abundant and versatile elements known to Man. There is SO MUCH that can be written here, so rather than having pages full of information, let us rather concentrate on 10 interesting facts about "C"
1. Carbon is the basis for organic chemistry, as it occurs in all living organisms
2. Carbon is a nonmetal that can bond with itself and many other chemical elements, forming nearly ten million compounds
3. Elemental carbon can take the form of one of the hardest substances (diamond) or one of the softest (graphite)
4. Carbon is made in the interiors of stars, though it was not produced in the Big Bang
5. Carbon compounds have limitless uses. In its elemental form, diamond is a gemstone and used for drilling/cutting; graphite is used in pencils, as a lubricant, and to protect against rust; while charcoal is used to remove toxins, tastes, and odors. The isotope Carbon-14 is used in radiocarbon dating
6. Carbon has the highest melting/sublimation point of the elements. The melting point of diamond is ~3550°C, with the sublimation point of carbon around 3800°C
7. Pure carbon exists free in nature and has been known since prehistoric time
8. The origin of the name 'carbon' comes from the Latin word carbo, for charcoal. The German and French words for charoal are similar
9. Pure carbon is considered non-toxic, although inhalation of fine particles, such as soot, can damage lung tissue
10. Carbon is the fourth most abundant element in the universe (hydrogen, helium, and oxygen are found in higher amounts, by mass)
THE CACHE
Our very own Carbon Hunter gives so much to us as Cache Hunters that this cache is placed with thanks for all the hard work that he so unflinchingly performs with utter dedication to keep our hobby a happy place for us all. Thank you Grant - you shine as bright as the brightest diamond!
(Please include your own accolades in your logs)
Notes :
Access to GZ is restricted to a 4X4. Alternatively you can park at the entrance to the K9 facility and walk the 40m to GZ. Take care, as this is a busy road at times and children should be assisted in crossing the road