graphite electrode

The Unsung Hero: Graphite Electrode in Modern Industry

Discover the vital role of Graphite Electrodes in various industries and their impact on technology.

EU terminated its anti-subsidy investigation into China Graphite Electrode System

According to the China Trade Remedy Information Network, on July 20, 2022, the European Commission issued an announcement stating that in response to the application for withdrawal of the investigation submitted by the applicant on May 9, 2022, the EU decided to terminate the anti-subsidy investigation on graphite electrode systems originating in China. The measures shall take effect from the date of publication of this announcement.

Future Prospects of Graphite Electrodes

As a key consumable in electric arc furnaces in the short process steelmaking, the innovation and upgrading of steelmaking processes, the trend of increasing quality and quantity of special steel, the reuse of scrap steel, and the broad future space of electric arc furnace steelmaking in China will greatly promote the demand for graphite electrodes.

What Is UHP Graphite Electrode?

Ultra-high power graphite electrodes are ultra-high power graphite-based conductive materials made through a complex process involving petroleum coke and needle coke as aggregates, coal tar pitch as a binder, and calcination, crushing, pulverization, batching, mixing, molding, baking, impregnation, graphitization, and machining.

What are the packaging methods for graphite electrodes?

The main function of packaging is to protect the electrodes and nipples from damage during storage and transportation, especially protecting the threads from damage.

What are the main types of graphite electrodes on the market?

RP (Regular Power) graphite electrodes, HP (High Power) graphite electrodes, UHP (Ultra-High Power) graphite electrodes