Carbon, is an important element in the phenomenon of life in the universe. What sets carbon apart from other elements is its ability to combine itself and other elements into a variety of compounds. It is estimated that there are more than one billion compounds in the universe that make up the carbon component. Because of this abundance of organic compounds, there is a branch of chemistry called organic chemistry that can only be studied. Carbon is mainly found in three isotopes. They are carbon-12, carbon-13, and radioactive carbon-14. Carbon is found in nature in a variety of free states, the most important of which are graphite, diamond, and non-crystalline carbon.The physical structure of each form is very different‌. For example, a diamond is completely transparent. Graphite, on the other hand, is opaque and black in color. Graphite is the hardest and softest of the diamond materials, and when rubbed on graphite paper, the line falls off. The conductivity of diamond is very low, while graphite is a good conductor. Diamond is generally the best heat conductor. All carbon alloys are in solid state under normal conditions. Graphite is the most thermodynamically stable form at normal temperature and pressure. At normal temperatures, carbon is in a solid state. Carbon is mainly found in nature in two variants. They are graphite and diamond. In addition to these, many other mutations have been found to be minor.

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