No, tungsten carbide and graphite are not the same element. They are different substances made up of different elements.

Here's the breakdown:

* Tungsten carbide (WC) is a compound made up of the elements tungsten (W) and carbon (C). It's a very hard and durable material.

* Graphite is a form of pure carbon (C). It's a soft and slippery material, commonly used in pencils.

While both substances contain carbon, they have very different properties and are made up of different elements in different ratios.