Graphite Petroleum Coke (GPC) is a vital industrial raw material for many industries, including steel manufacturing and aluminum smelting. GPC's key characteristics, such as its high carbon content, low sulfur and nitrogen content, low ash content, and superior conductivity, make it an essential tool in the steelmaking process for enhanced quality and improved efficiency.
Petroleum coke is an important resource that can only be sourced responsibly through responsible mining. This is of increasing importance in the Steel Industry, as more and more manufacturers adopt sustainable sourcing and seek alternative industrial raw materials.
The process of turning crude petroleum into a crystalline form carbon is called coking. This process involves heating coke to a high temperature in order to drive out volatile materials. It also increases its carbon content. The process also allows the carbon atoms to become aligned in a highly ordered structure, creating a solid, conductive graphite-like product with superior properties compared to its precursor.
Depending upon the specific methods of production, cokes with different properties and uses can be produced. Needle coke is a good example. It has a needle structure and is characterized as having a high purity. It is often used in steelmaking as an electrode material after calcination. Because of its excellent electrical properties, it is a favorite for high-power or ultra-high energy graphite electrodes. Sponge coke, on the other hand, has a soft and porous structure, is poorly developed in the plane directions but well-developed in the c direction, and is often used as cathode material for nickel alloys.
GPC has many advantages, including its high conductivity, thermal stability, and purity. It is highly valued for its versatility and performance in metallurgy, foundry, and chemical industries.
GPC is an important carbon addition to molten steel, allowing the producers to precisely adjust the carbon content in the final product. This enables them to control the quality of the steel, resulting in stronger and more functional finished goods. It also contributes towards a more efficient, stable and profitable smelting.
Silvari Group has a long history of supplying specialty cokes. Silvari Group's commitment is to provide GPC that is of the highest industrial quality. We offer a wide range of packaging options, from 25 kg bags to 1-ton bulk shipments, tailored to meet our customers' needs. Contact us now to learn about our graphite-based petroleum coke products. Our knowledgeable team can help you with any questions or find the right solution to your industrial needs.
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