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'''Carbon''' is a nonmetallic element. carbon on Mars is abundant in the the form of [[carbon dioxide]]. Elemental carbon can be produced via the [[bosch reaction]]. However, elemental carbon will be of little use to a colony, where its most important use will be in the production of [[plastics]] and [[hydrocarbons]]. | '''Carbon''' is a nonmetallic element. carbon on Mars is abundant in the the form of [[carbon dioxide]]. Elemental carbon can be produced via the [[bosch reaction]]. However, elemental carbon will be of little use to a colony, where its most important use will be in the production of [[plastics]] and [[hydrocarbons]]. | ||
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Abundance: 32% (atmosphere
as CO2 and CO)
Carbon is a nonmetallic element. carbon on Mars is abundant in the the form of carbon dioxide. Elemental carbon can be produced via the bosch reaction. However, elemental carbon will be of little use to a colony, where its most important use will be in the production of plastics and hydrocarbons.
Organic Chemistry
Carbon is an essential element in organic molecules.
See Also
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