Critical Considerations for Graphite Electrode Usage and Storage
Ever wondered about the secret to maximizing the lifespan of graphite electrodes? We’ve got you covered! In this guide, we’ll unravel the best practices in transporting, storing, and using graphite electrodes. From forklifting finesse to how to perfect connections, let’s dive into the world of graphite electrodes and ensure you’re equipped with the knowledge to […]
Graphite Electrode Market Review in 2023 and Outlook in 2024
The year 2023 has come to a close, and graphite electrodes, as an indispensable consumable in electric arc furnace steelmaking, played a crucial role in the steelmaking process. Let’s review the market information for Chinese graphite electrodes in 2023 through customs data and then predict the price trends for graphite electrodes in 2024. According to […]
How Will the Graphite Electrode Be Consumed in the Steelmaking Process
Graphite electrodes, also known as artificial graphite electrodes, use petroleum coke and needle coke as the main raw materials, and coal pitch as the binder. They are processed through calcination, crushing and grinding, batching and kneading, extrusion, baking, asphalt impregnation, graphitization, A high-temperature resistant graphite conductive material produced through a series of processes such as […]
Essential Guidelines for Use of Graphite Electrodes
Here we conclude some guidelines for use of graphite electrode as following: Adjust the electrode phase sequence, which should be in counterclockwise direction in AC EAF. Put the scraps evenly in the furnace and put the larger ones at the bottom position. Don’t mix the non-conductive materials into the scraps or gather non-conductive materials like […]
Navigating the New Norm: China’s Regulatory Changes for Graphite Electrodes
On October 20, the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs issued an ‘Announcement on Optimizing and Adjusting Temporary Export Control Measures for Graphite Items,’ which will be officially implemented on December 1, 2023. The announcement specifies that artificial graphite materials and products with high purity (purity >99.9%), high strength (flexural strength >30Mpa), […]
What Is the Difference Between Graphite Electrode, Carbon Electrode and Self-baking Electrode？
One of the applications with the largest amount of carbon material is used as the conductive electrode of the electric furnace. Due to the different design parameters of the ore-thermal electric furnace, the electrode quality parameters are different. Generally, graphite electrodes are used in steel making electric arc furnaces, carbon electrodes are used in smelting […]
7 Tips for Graphite Electrode Connection
How to ensure the seamless graphite electrode connections? Please check the expert tips as following, 1.Place a soft protective board below the connecting electrode by using the special lifting plug. Avoid dragging when lifting. 2. To use an electrode which has been delivered without the nipple attached, thoroughly remove any dust around the socket and […]
What’s the Factor of Contributing to Graphite Electrode and nipple Separation in Steel Manufacturing?
In the realm of graphite electrode usage, maintaining a secure and stable connection is paramount to ensuring efficient and trouble-free operations. However, graphite electrode-nipple disconnection can be a recurring issue if we overlook certain critical factors during installation and usage. In this article, we will explore the various reasons behind graphite electrode-nipple disconnection. Reasons for […]
Learn the Antioxidant Coating Process and Effectiveness of Graphite Electrode
We all know that reducing oxidative loss on the external surface of graphite electrodes is an effective approach to decrease electrode consumption. Presently, both domestic and international factories have adopted an anti-oxidation coating process to mitigate the consumption of graphite electrodes. This method involves applying a layer of aluminum and refractory material on the electrode […]
Why is Graphite Electrode Consumption High?
High consumption rates of graphite electrodes have long been a concern in steel smelting. In this article, we dissect the underlying causes behind this phenomenon, focusing on three critical aspects that contribute to elevated electrode consumption. 1. THE REASONS FOR ELECTRODE TIP CONSUMPTION The consumption of electrode tips is primarily composed of four components: evaporation, […]
