High Carbon Graphite Powder

Premium Quality High Carbon Graphite Powder for Steel & Battery Applications

High Carbon Graphite Powder 95-99% represents advanced carbon material technology specifically formulated for steel manufacturing, lithium battery production, foundry operations, and industrial lubrication applications requiring consistent high carbon content and exceptional thermal stability. This essential industrial material serves critical functions across metallurgical processes, battery electrode manufacturing, refractory systems, and lubrication operations requiring controlled carbon composition, thermal conductivity, and high-temperature performance with exceptional quality consistency.

At Chemicals & Process Equipment Limited, we supply high-grade High Carbon Graphite Powder manufactured under stringent industrial quality standards and international specifications. Our comprehensive product range includes natural graphite powder, synthetic graphite powder, and specialized formulations meeting diverse requirements for steel production, battery manufacturing, foundry applications, and specialized industrial processes across global metallurgical, energy storage, and manufacturing markets.

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✅ Advanced Carbon Technology – Optimized Purity & Thermal Performance
✅ Consistent Quality Standards – Multiple Grade Classifications with Comprehensive Analysis
✅ Essential Material Properties – Superior Carbon Content, Conductivity & Temperature Resistance
✅ Multi-Industry Applications – Steel, Battery, Foundry & Lubrication Industries
✅ Technical Support Package – Complete Application Guidance & Performance Optimization

The Global Graphite Market is projected to grow from $8.32 billion in 2025 to $13.35 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period, while Carbon And Graphite Products Market was valued at USD 41,131.53 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 73,279.69 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. This growth is driven by increasing steel production, expanding lithium battery manufacturing, growing foundry applications, and rising industrial lubrication demand across global markets.

Technical Specifications & High Carbon Graphite Powder Properties

Property	Natural Graphite	Synthetic Graphite	Battery Grade	Premium Grade
Carbon Content	≥95.0%	≥99.0%	≥99.5%	≥99.8%
Ash Content	≤5.0%	≤1.0%	≤0.5%	≤0.2%
Particle Size (D50)	20-500 μm	10-300 μm	5-50 μm	1-100 μm
Moisture Content	≤0.5%	≤0.3%	≤0.2%	≤0.1%
Bulk Density	0.4-0.8 g/cm³	0.5-1.0 g/cm³	0.6-1.2 g/cm³	0.7-1.3 g/cm³
Surface Area (BET)	5-50 m²/g	10-100 m²/g	20-150 m²/g	50-300 m²/g
Thermal Conductivity	100-200 W/mK	200-400 W/mK	300-500 W/mK	400-600 W/mK
Electrical Resistivity	5-15 μΩ·m	8-25 μΩ·m	10-30 μΩ·m	12-35 μΩ·m
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	1-5 × 10⁻⁶/K	2-8 × 10⁻⁶/K	3-10 × 10⁻⁶/K	4-12 × 10⁻⁶/K
Compressive Strength	50-150 MPa	80-200 MPa	100-250 MPa	120-300 MPa
Flexural Strength	20-60 MPa	30-80 MPa	40-100 MPa	50-120 MPa
Oxidation Temperature	500-600°C	600-700°C	650-750°C	700-800°C
Crystallite Size (Lc)	10-50 nm	50-200 nm	100-500 nm	200-1000 nm
pH Value	6-8	6-9	7-9	7-8
Sulfur Content	≤0.1%	≤0.05%	≤0.02%	≤0.01%
Iron Content	≤0.5%	≤0.2%	≤0.1%	≤0.05%
Volatile Matter	≤2.0%	≤1.0%	≤0.5%	≤0.2%
Screen Analysis (+325 mesh)	≤10%	≤5%	≤2%	≤1%
Fixed Carbon	≥94%	≥98%	≥99%	≥99.5%
Tap Density	0.6-1.2 g/cm³	0.8-1.5 g/cm³	1.0-1.8 g/cm³	1.2-2.0 g/cm³
Oil Absorption	30-80 g/100g	20-60 g/100g	15-50 g/100g	10-40 g/100g
Storage Stability	60 months	84 months	96 months	120 months
Storage Conditions	Cool, dry, sealed containers	Climate controlled environment
Packaging Options	25kg bags, 500kg big bags, 1000kg bulk containers, loose bulk

Available Grade Types:

• Natural graphite powder for general industrial applications
• Synthetic graphite powder for high-performance applications
• Battery grade graphite for lithium-ion battery manufacturing
• Premium grade for specialized high-purity applications
• Foundry grade for casting and refractory applications
• Lubricant grade for dry lubrication systems

Specialized Packaging Solutions:

• 25kg multi-wall kraft bags with PE liner
• 500kg FIBC bags for bulk handling
• 1000kg bulk containers for large-scale operations
• Loose bulk delivery for industrial processing
• Anti-static packaging for battery applications
• Moisture-resistant packaging materials
• Controlled atmosphere storage and transport

Steel Manufacturing Applications

Blast Furnace Operations Steel manufacturers utilize high carbon graphite powder for blast furnace charge enhancement, iron ore reduction, and steelmaking processes requiring consistent carbon addition and thermal stability. Integrated steel plants employ graphite powder for temperature control and metallurgical performance optimization.

Electric Arc Furnace Systems Steel producers use high carbon graphite powder for electric arc furnace operations, scrap steel melting, and alloy steel production requiring carbon content adjustment and electrical conductivity enhancement. Mini-mill operations employ graphite powder for efficient steel production and quality improvement.

Refractory Applications Refractory manufacturers utilize high carbon graphite powder for fire-resistant bricks, furnace linings, and high-temperature applications requiring thermal shock resistance and chemical stability. Steel industry suppliers employ graphite powder for specialized refractory systems and furnace maintenance.

Foundry & Casting Operations Foundry operations use high carbon graphite powder for mold release agents, crucible linings, and casting applications requiring lubrication properties and thermal resistance. Metal casting companies employ graphite powder for surface quality improvement and processing optimization.

Battery Manufacturing Applications

Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes Battery manufacturers utilize high carbon graphite powder for anode material production, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle batteries requiring high capacity and cycling stability. Graphite is crucial in LiB production and serves as the primary anode material in lithium-ion battery technology.

Electrode Manufacturing Battery producers use high carbon graphite powder for electrode coating, battery cell assembly, and energy storage applications requiring electrical conductivity and electrochemical stability. Advanced battery companies employ graphite powder for high-performance battery systems and grid storage applications.

Conductive Additives Battery manufacturers utilize high carbon graphite powder as conductive additives, binder systems, and performance enhancers requiring electrical conductivity improvement and battery efficiency optimization. Specialty battery producers employ graphite powder for custom battery applications and advanced energy systems.

Battery Research & Development Research institutions use high carbon graphite powder for battery material development, electrochemical testing, and next-generation battery technology requiring material characterization and performance evaluation. Academic and industrial researchers employ graphite powder for battery innovation and technology advancement.

Industrial Lubrication Applications

Dry Lubrication Systems Graphite powder is a common dry lubricant in our daily life and industrial manufacturers utilize high carbon graphite powder for bearing lubrication, mechanical systems, and high-temperature applications requiring solid lubrication and friction reduction. Dry lubricants are often used in applications such as locks or dry lubricated bearings. Such materials can operate up to 350 °C (662 °F) in oxidizing environments.

High-Temperature Lubrication Industrial equipment manufacturers use high carbon graphite powder for furnace components, high-temperature bearings, and thermal processing applications requiring lubrication stability at elevated temperatures and oxidizing environments. Heavy industry operations employ graphite powder for extreme service conditions and equipment protection.

Automotive Applications Automotive manufacturers utilize high carbon graphite powder for brake linings, clutch systems, and automotive components requiring friction control and thermal stability. Automotive parts suppliers employ graphite powder for performance enhancement and component reliability.

Aerospace & Defense Aerospace manufacturers use high carbon graphite powder for aircraft components, space applications, and defense systems requiring lightweight materials and extreme environment performance. Defense contractors employ graphite powder for specialized applications and mission-critical systems.

Foundry & Metallurgical Applications

Foundry Facing Materials Graphite is mostly used for refractory, battery, steel, expanded graphite, brake linings, foundry facings, and lubricants. Foundry operations utilize high carbon graphite powder for mold coating, sand additives, and casting quality improvement requiring surface finish enhancement and defect prevention.

Crucible Manufacturing Crucible manufacturers use high carbon graphite powder for high-temperature crucibles, metal melting applications, and laboratory equipment requiring thermal shock resistance and chemical inertness. Specialty foundries employ graphite powder for precious metal processing and specialized alloy production.

Metal Processing Metal processing companies utilize high carbon graphite powder for heat treatment operations, powder metallurgy, and sintering applications requiring controlled atmosphere processing and thermal management. Advanced materials manufacturers employ graphite powder for specialized metal forming and processing operations.

Refractory Products Refractory manufacturers use high carbon graphite powder for fire-resistant materials, furnace construction, and high-temperature industrial applications requiring thermal stability and structural integrity. Industrial furnace companies employ graphite powder for furnace design and maintenance operations.

Advanced Industrial Applications

Chemical Processing Chemical manufacturers utilize high carbon graphite powder for catalyst supports, chemical reactors, and process equipment requiring chemical resistance and thermal stability. Specialty chemical companies employ graphite powder for advanced chemical processing and reaction systems.

Electronics & Semiconductors Electronics manufacturers use high carbon graphite powder for conductive coatings, electromagnetic shielding, and electronic components requiring electrical conductivity and thermal management. Semiconductor companies employ graphite powder for specialized manufacturing processes and device fabrication.

Nuclear Applications Nuclear industry utilizes high carbon graphite powder for neutron moderation, reactor components, and nuclear fuel systems requiring radiation resistance and thermal properties. Nuclear facilities employ graphite powder for specialized nuclear applications and reactor maintenance.

Advanced Materials Advanced materials manufacturers use high carbon graphite powder for composite materials, carbon fiber production, and specialty applications requiring unique material properties and performance characteristics. Research institutions employ graphite powder for materials science and engineering applications.

Quality Control & Testing Procedures

Comprehensive Quality Assurance Every production batch undergoes extensive testing to ensure compliance with industrial standards, carbon content specifications, and international quality requirements. Our quality control laboratory employs advanced analytical techniques including carbon analysis, particle size distribution, and thermal property testing.

Quality assurance procedures include:

• Carbon content determination using combustion analysis
• Ash content measurement using high-temperature furnace testing
• Particle size analysis using laser diffraction methods
• Surface area measurement using BET nitrogen adsorption
• Thermal conductivity testing using specialized equipment
• Electrical resistivity measurement using four-probe methods
• Moisture content determination using Karl Fischer titration
• Bulk density measurement using standardized procedures
• Chemical purity analysis using ICP-MS and wet chemistry
• Crystalline structure analysis using X-ray diffraction
• Thermal stability testing using thermogravimetric analysis
• Microscopic examination using SEM and optical microscopy

Application Guidelines & Best Practices

Steel Manufacturing Guidelines Establish optimal usage levels for high carbon graphite powder based on steel grade requirements, furnace conditions, and metallurgical specifications for maximum steel quality and production efficiency.

Battery Application Parameters Develop proper incorporation techniques including particle size optimization, mixing procedures, and electrode formulation for battery performance enhancement and manufacturing consistency.

Storage & Handling Procedures Implement appropriate storage conditions including moisture control, contamination prevention, and material handling for maintaining graphite quality throughout storage and processing operations.

Safety & Environmental Management Ensure proper safety protocols including dust control, personal protection, and environmental compliance for safe handling and processing of graphite materials.

Market Applications & Industry Trends

Steel Industry Growth Expanding global steel production and infrastructure development drive continued growth in graphite applications for blast furnace operations, electric arc furnaces, and specialty steel manufacturing.

Battery Market Expansion Rapid growth in lithium-ion battery production and electric vehicle adoption support increased demand for high-quality graphite materials in battery manufacturing and energy storage applications.

Foundry Industry Development Growing foundry operations and precision casting requirements drive demand for specialized graphite materials in foundry facing, mold release, and casting quality improvement applications.

Industrial Lubrication Innovation Increasing demand for high-temperature lubrication and specialized industrial applications support expanded use of graphite powder in advanced lubrication systems and extreme service environments.

Environmental & Safety Compliance

Industrial Safety Standards High Carbon Graphite Powder complies with industrial safety regulations, workplace exposure limits, and handling guidelines ensuring safe use in manufacturing and processing applications.

Environmental Protection Adherence to environmental protection standards, emission control requirements, and sustainable manufacturing practices ensuring responsible production and environmental stewardship.

Quality Standards Compliance Full compliance with international quality standards, industrial specifications, and customer requirements supporting global market access and application approval.

Material Safety Documentation Comprehensive safety data sheets, handling instructions, and technical documentation ensuring proper material management and regulatory compliance.

Performance Advantages & Technical Benefits

✔ High Carbon Content – Superior purity for demanding industrial applications
✔ Excellent Thermal Conductivity – Efficient heat transfer and temperature management
✔ Superior Electrical Properties – Reliable conductivity for battery and electronic applications
✔ Chemical Stability – Resistant to chemical attack and environmental degradation
✔ High Temperature Resistance – Stable performance under extreme thermal conditions
✔ Lubrication Properties – Effective friction reduction and wear protection
✔ Versatile Particle Sizes – Optimized for various application requirements
✔ Consistent Quality – Reliable performance and manufacturing consistency
✔ Global Availability – Dependable supply chain and distribution network
✔ Technical Expertise – Comprehensive application support and guidance
✔ Cost-Effective Solutions – Competitive pricing and value optimization
✔ Environmental Compatibility – Sustainable and environmentally responsible material

Our High Carbon Graphite Powder products represent industry-leading standards in carbon material technology and multi-industry solutions, specifically formulated for demanding steel manufacturing, battery production, foundry operations, and specialized industrial applications. We provide comprehensive technical support, application guidance, and performance optimization to ensure optimal results across your specialized metallurgical processes, battery manufacturing, or industrial lubrication applications.

For detailed specifications, certificates of analysis, or application-specific recommendations, contact our specialized industrial materials division. We offer complete support including formulation optimization, performance testing, and technical assistance to maximize effectiveness in your steel production, battery manufacturing, or foundry operations.

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