GK Question

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The two-dimensional carbon material with exceptional strength and conductivity is called ________.

Answer: Graphene

Graphene is a single-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms in hexagonal lattice. Properties: 200x stronger than steel, excellent electrical/thermal conductivity, flexible. Applications: electronics, composites, energy storage, sensors. India has research initiatives at IITs and C-MET. Critical for materials science questions.

Topic Advanced Materials
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC JE, Banking