Knowledge popularization: Which industries are ultra-high power graphite electrodes suitable for?
Ultra-high power graphite electrodes are a widely used new type of electrode material with the advantages of high conductivity, strong wear resistance and good thermal stability. They are suitable for many different industries. Below we will introduce in detail the main industries where ultra-high power graphite electrodes are suitable.
1. Steel industry
In the steel industry, ultra-high power graphite electrodes are mainly used in arc furnace production during steelmaking. Electric arc furnace is a device that directly heats and melts molten iron and scrap steel materials through electric energy. Ultra-high power graphite electrodes can effectively conduct electric energy to the charge, accelerate the smelting process, improve production efficiency, and reduce energy consumption costs.
2. Aluminum electrolysis industry
In the aluminum electrolysis industry, ultra-high power graphite electrodes are mainly used as anodes of aluminum electrolytic cells. Aluminum electrolysis is a process of reducing aluminum oxide to metallic aluminum through electrolysis. Ultra-high power graphite electrodes have advantages such as good conductivity and strong antioxidant properties in this industry, which can effectively improve the output and quality of aluminum and reduce production costs.
3. Chemical industry
In the chemical industry, ultra-high power graphite electrodes are mainly used in equipment such as high-temperature reactors and electrolytic cells. High-temperature reactors are commonly used equipment in chemical production processes. Ultra-high power graphite electrodes have good thermal stability and can operate stably for a long time in a high-temperature environment to ensure the smooth progress of the production process. Electrolytic cells are an important electrochemical equipment. Ultra-high power graphite electrodes can effectively conduct electric energy, improve electrolysis efficiency, and reduce energy consumption.
4. Silicon-aluminum alloy industry
In the silicon-aluminum alloy industry, ultra-high power graphite electrodes are mainly used for electric melting processing of silicon-aluminum alloy furnaces. Silicon-aluminum alloy is an important alloy material, widely used in steel, aluminum alloy and other industries. Ultra-high power graphite electrodes have the characteristics of good conductivity and high thermal stability. They can effectively conduct electrical energy in silicon-aluminum alloy furnaces, improve furnace temperature control accuracy, and improve output and quality.
5. Carbon products industry
In the carbon products industry, ultra-high power graphite electrodes are mainly used in the graphitization heat treatment process of carbon products. Carbon products are an important type of industrial material, widely used in aerospace, nuclear engineering, electric power and other fields. The high conductivity and thermal stability of ultra-high power graphite electrodes can achieve high-temperature uniform heating of graphitization treatment and ensure the quality and performance of products.
In general, ultra-high power graphite electrodes are suitable for multiple industries such as steel, aluminum electrolysis, chemical industry, silicon-aluminum alloy, carbon products, etc. They can improve production efficiency and reduce energy consumption. They are an important electrode material and are of great significance to promoting the development of various industries and enhancing industrial competitiveness.
Current Carrying Capacity
Nomina diameter | RP | HP | UHP | ||||
Current Carrying Capacity | Current Density | Current Carrying Capacity | Current Density | Current Carrying Capacity | Current Density | ||
in | mm | A | A/cm2 | A | A/cm2 | A | A/cm2 |
12 | 300 | 10000-13000 | 14-18 | 13000-17400 | 17-24 | 15000-22000 | 20-30 |
14 | 350 | 13500-18000 | 14-18 | 17400-24000 | 17-24 | 20000-30000 | 20-30 |
16 | 400 | 18000-23500 | 14-18 | 21000-31000 | 16-24 | 25000-40000 | 19-30 |
18 | 450 | 22000-27000 | 13-17 | 25000-40000 | 15-24 | 32000-45000 | 19-27 |
20 | 500 | 25000-32000 | 13-16 | 30000-48000 | 15-24 | 38000-55000 | 18-27 |
22 | 550 | 32000-40000 | 13-16 | 35000-55000 | 14-22 | 42000-64000 | 17-26 |
24 | 600 | 35000-41000 | 13-15 | 41000-61000 | 14-21 | 50000-73000 | 17-25 |
28 | 700 | 39000-48000 | 10-12 | 55000-82000 | 14-21 | 67000-99000 | 17-25 |
32 | 800 | 43000-54000 | 8-10 | / | / | / | / |