Graphite Electrode

A graphite electrode is a high-temperature resistant, conductive material made from graphite. It’s primarily used in electric arc furnaces for steelmaking, as well as in other applications like smelting ferrous alloys and electric discharge machining. Graphite electrodes are created from petroleum coke and pitch coke as aggregate, with coal tar pitch as a binder. They are then extruded and shaped, followed by baking to carbonize the binder. Graphite’s structure, with layers of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal patterns, allows electrons to move freely, making it an excellent conductor of electricity. This unique property, along with its chemical stability and ability to withstand high temperatures, makes graphite an ideal material for electrodes in various industrial processes.