UHP 550mm Graphite Electrode
Graphitization is a very important stage in UHP graphite electrode production. It refers to the high-temperature heat treatment process of carbon products above 2300 ℃ in a high-temperature electric furnace to convert amorphous chaotic layer structure carbon into a three-dimensional ordered graphite crystal structure.
What's the funtion of graphitization?
*Improve the electrical and thermal conductivity
*Improve the thermal shock resistance and chemical stability (the linear expansion coefficient is reduced by 50-80%);
*Make the carbon material have lubricity and wear resistance;
*Discharge impurities and improve the purity of the carbon material (the ash content of the product is reduced from 0.5% to about 0.3%).
| Comparison Technical Specification for UHP Graphite Electrode 22" | ||
| Electrode | ||
| Item | Unit | Supplier Spec |
| Typical Characteristics of Pole | ||
| Nominal Diameter | mm | 550 |
| Max Diameter | mm | 562 |
| Min Diameter | mm | 556 |
| Nominal Length | mm | 1800-2400 |
| Max Length | mm | 1900-2500 |
| Min Length | mm | 1700-2300 |
| Bulk Density | g/cm3 | 1.68-1.72 |
| transverse strength | MPa | ≥12.0 |
| Young' Modulus | GPa | ≤13.0 |
| Specific Resistance | µΩm | 4.5-5.6 |
| Maximum current density | KA/cm2 | 18-27 |
| Current Carrying Capacity | A | 45000-65000 |
| (C.T.E) | 10-6℃ | ≤1.2 |
| ash content | % | ≤0.2 |
| Typical Characteristics of Nipple (4TPI) | ||
| Bulk Density | g/cm3 | 1.78-1.84 |
| transverse strength | MPa | ≥22.0 |
| Young' Modulus | GPa | ≤18.0 |
| Specific Resistance | µΩm | 3.4～3.8 |
| (C.T.E) | 10-6℃ | ≤1.0 |
| ash content | % | ≤0.2 |
