RP/HP/UHP Graphite Electrode Supplier for Silicon Metal Production
| Application | EAF / LF | Diameter | 550mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 1800mm Length | Resistance (μΩ.m) | ≤6.5 |
| Apparent Density (g/cm³ ) | ≥1.65 | Thermal Expansion | ≤2.4 |
| Flexural Strength (N/㎡) | ≥10.5 | Type | Electrode Block |
| Grade | UHP (Ultra High Power) | Connect | 4TPI |
RP/HP/UHP Graphite Electrode Supplier for Silicon Metal Production
Description:
Graphite electrode raw materials use the domestic petroleum coke and pitch coke and imported Japanese needle coke .HP grade graphite electrode contain 30% imported needle coke. UHP graphite electrode contain more than 80% imported needle coke. They are widely used in electric arc furnace(EAF), ladle furnace(LF) for the production of alloy steel, metal and nonmetallic materials. They are characterized by low resistance, good electric and thermal conductivity, high resistance to oxidation and thermal shock, high mechanical strength, etc
Specification
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Application:
1. Be used for Steelmaking arc furnaces, refining furnace, as conducting electrode.
2. Be used for Metal-silicon furnace, Or-giraffe furnace, Corundum furnace etc. As conducting
electrode
Properties:
1. Good electrical conductivity.
2. Strong thermal shock resistance.
3. High mechanical strength.
Variety:
1. RP (Regular Power)
2. HP (High Power)
3. UHP (Ultra High Power)
4. RPI (Regular Power Impregnated)
(Notice: All of Graphite Electrodes is equipped to tapered nipple
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Product Advantage
* Low resistivity
* Good thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity
* Low ash
* Low graphite electrode consumption.
* Good oxidation resistance
* Needle coke content accounts for 80%,
1. Electric arc steelmaking furnace.
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Quality Assurance & Control
· National Certified Laboratory
· Key testing instruments, including: specific resistor, bulk density meter, elasticmodulus meter, bending strength inspector, ash analysis meter, CTE analysis meter, etc.
· On-time instrument calibration
· On-site properties testing, including:
L-CTE,C-CTE
Specific resistance, bulk density,
Bending strength, ash content, elastic modulus
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Production Application:
- Core application in Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steelmaking (accounting for over 70% of global consumption): Conduct electricity to generate high-temperature electric arcs for melting scrap steel, producing construction steel, automotive steel and specialty steel
- Facilitate non-ferrous metal smelting: Smelt metals such as copper, nickel and lead; also used in vacuum remelting of refractory metals like titanium to achieve purification and uniform composition
- Produce key industrial materials: Manufacture metallurgical-grade silicon, polysilicon (for solar energy/semiconductors), as well as phosphorus and ferroalloys in submerged arc furnaces
- Serve the electrochemical industry: Act as anodes in electrolytic refining of metals like copper and gold for purification, or as current collectors in fuel cells to ensure stable electricity transmission
- Support specialized industries: Assist in high-temperature production of glass/ceramics (reducing energy consumption); also used in laboratory high-temperature experiments and electrochemical analysis
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