What are graphite electrodes and what are their uses?
Graphite electrodes are conductive materials made primarily from graphite and are commonly used as electrodes in industrial furnaces such as electric arc furnaces, ladle furnaces, and resistance furnaces. They have the following applications:
Steelmaking in electric arc furnaces: Graphite electrodes are the most commonly used electrode material in electric arc furnaces for steelmaking. They can withstand high temperatures and currents, melting and refining steel through the high heat generated by the electric arc.
Industrial furnace heating: Graphite electrodes can be used for heating in various industrial furnaces, such as heat treatment furnaces and drying furnaces. Their high electrical conductivity and high-temperature resistance enable them to effectively transfer electrical energy and heat up workpieces.
Electrochemical industry: In electrochemical equipment such as electrolytic cells and electroplating tanks, graphite electrodes are often used as anodes or cathodes to participate in electrochemical reactions.
Metal smelting: In addition to steelmaking, graphite electrodes can also be used in the smelting process of aluminum alloys, copper alloys, and other metals.
Refractory materials: The high-temperature resistance of graphite electrodes enables them to be used in some refractory materials, enhancing the thermal resistance of the materials.
New energy field: Graphite electrodes also have certain applications in new energy fields such as fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries.
In summary, graphite electrodes have important uses in many industrial fields, and their high electrical conductivity, high-temperature resistance, and chemical stability make them an ideal electrode material.
The Physical and Chemical Specification of UHP Graphite Electrode
Item | Unit | UHP | ||
φ250-φ500mm | φ550-φ700mm | |||
Resistivity | Electrode | μΩm | 4.5-5.8 | 4.6-5.5 |
Nipple | 3.5-3.8 | 3.5-3.8 | ||
Modulus of Rupture | Electrode | Mpa | 10.0-14.0 | 10.0-14.0 |
Nipple | 20.0-24.0 | 22.0-26.0 | ||
Young's Modulus | Electrode | GPa | 9.0-13.0 | 10.0-14.0 |
Nipple | 15.0-18.0 | 16.0-19.0 | ||
Bulk Density | Electrode | g/cm3 | 1.70-1.74 | 1.72-1.74 |
Nipple | 1.78-1.82 | 1.80-1.84 | ||
CTE (100-600℃) | Electrode | 10-6/℃ | 1.1-1.4 | 1.1-1.4 |
Nipple | 0.9-1.2 | 0.9-1.2 | ||
Ash | % | 0.3 | 0.3 |
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