* Sublimation: Carbon transitions directly from a solid to a gas (sublimation) at very high temperatures without going through a liquid phase. This happens at around 3642°C (6588°F) under standard pressure.
* Allotropy: Carbon exists in many different forms (allotropes), each with its own unique properties. Graphite and diamond, two well-known allotropes, have drastically different boiling points due to their distinct atomic structures.
Therefore, it's more accurate to say carbon sublimates at approximately 3642°C, rather than having a boiling point.
