Graphite Electrode Rod

Advantages of graphite electrodes:

1. High thermal conductivity: Graphite electrodes exhibit excellent thermal conductivity and can achieve efficient heat transfer during the smelting process. This feature facilitates efficient utilization of arc heat for steelmaking operations.
2. Customizable specifications: Graphite electrodes are available in a variety of diameters, lengths and densities and can be customized to specific furnace capacities and production needs. The flexibility of the specifications enables precise matching of different industrial requirements.
3. Long life and durability: Longer graphite electrodes can extend the service life and reduce the frequency of electrode replacement. This durability contributes to cost savings and operational efficiency in steelmaking and other industrial applications.
4. Wide range of applications: Graphite electrodes are widely used in the steel industry, aluminum electrolytic production, industrial silicon manufacturing and other industries. Their versatility and adaptability to different industrial processes make them an indispensable component in a variety of manufacturing operations.
5. Demand and output continue to increase: The continuous development and growth of steel-making, aluminum-making, silicon-making and other industries has driven the growing demand for graphite electrodes. Therefore, graphite electrode production is expected to further increase, especially with the support of domestic policies that are conducive to short-process steelmaking in electric arc furnaces.

Graphite electrodes of different diameters are used according to the capacity of the electric furnace. For continuous use, the electrodes are threaded using electrode connectors. Graphite electrodes account for approximately 70-80% of total steelmaking consumption. A wide range of applications for graphite electrodes include the steel industry, aluminum electrolytic production, industrial silicon manufacturing, etc. The development of these industries has driven the increasing demand and production of graphite electrodes. It is expected that with the support of domestic electric arc furnace short-process steelmaking policies, graphite electrode production will further increase.

Graphite electrode specifications

The specifications of graphite electrodes mainly include diameter, length, density and other parameters. Different combinations of these parameters correspond to different types of electrodes to meet various production needs.

1. Diameter

The diameter of graphite electrodes usually ranges from 200mm to 700mm, including 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, 350mm, 400mm, 450mm, 500mm, 550mm, 600mm, 650mm, 700mm and other specifications. Larger diameters can handle higher currents.

2. Length

The length of graphite electrodes is usually 1500mm to 2700mm, including 1500mm, 1800mm, 2100mm, 2400mm, 2700mm and other specifications. Longer length results in longer electrode life.

3. Density

The density of graphite electrodes is generally 1.6g/cm3 to 1.85g/cm3, including 1.6g/cm3, 1.65g/cm3, 1.7g/cm3, 1.75g/cm3, 1.8g/cm3, 1.85g and other specifications. /cm3. The higher the density, the better the conductivity of the electrode.