OIL PRODUCTION & PROCESSING

Protection From Drilling to Storage

Industrial synthetic graphite is a man-made material that has a wide range of applications in many industries due to its unique combination of physical and chemical properties. The secret sauce is the highly pure, highly crystalline, and has a low electrical resistance properties, furthermore it is not susceptible to expansion and contraction due to temperature, making it a very stable material in extreme industrial environments.

From Batteries to Nuclear Reactors

In industrial applications graphite is typically a wear item used to produce something else. Recently synthetic graphite has found its way into consumer use products. It is used as a component in lithium-ion batteries due to its high conductivity and ability to withstand high temperatures. It is also used in fuel cells as a catalyst to improve the efficiency of the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. In the nuclear industry, synthetic graphite is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors to slow down neutrons and control the reaction. Explore BADGERADVANCED Carbon and Graphite Powders to learn how American Carbon supports these industries.

High Heat Resistance & Conductivity

One of the most common uses of industrial synthetic graphite is in the production of electrodes for electric arc furnaces. These furnaces are used to produce steel and other metals, and the high conductivity and heat resistance of synthetic graphite make it ideal for use as an electrode. Synthetic graphite is also used as a lubricant in high-temperature and high-pressure applications, such as in the production of semiconductors. Its low coefficient of friction makes it an ideal material for this use, please review BADGERADVANCED Graphite to learn more.