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Write uses of diamond and Fullerene.

Uses of diamond are:

● Diamond is used in jewellery due to its durability and luster.


● It is used to cut, grind or drill other materials in industries because it is one of the hardest materials.


● Diamond can also be used in making tungsten wires. The diamond dies are used for the process of making the wires using the lab equipment.


● Diamonds can be used for engraving stones to various other metals. The various stones that can be engraved are granite, quartz, etc.


Uses of fullerene are:


● Fullerenes are strong drug absorbent.


● It is used in artificial photosynthesis.


● Due to its spherical structure, it acts as a lubricant.


● It is also used in cosmetic industry.


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