Carbon black

Carbon black is a type of fine black powder that is made from burning things like oils, gases, and other materials that contain carbon.

Think of it like when you burn something on a stove, there is often some black stuff left behind. That black stuff is similar to carbon black, but it's not usually used for anything.

Carbon black, on the other hand, is really useful because it can be added to all sorts of things to make them stronger, tougher, and more durable.

For example, it's commonly used in car tires to make them more resistant to wear and tear on the road. It's also used in things like ink, paint, and plastics to give them their black color and to make them stronger.

So even though it's just a black powder, carbon black is actually really important in making all sorts of things that we use every day stronger and better!