Graphite Electrodes For Melting Scrap Metal

Graphite Electrodes For Melting Scrap Metal

Graphite electrodes are used widely in electric arc furnaces (EAFs) for melting scrap metal because of their high thermal conductivity, low electrical resistance, and excellent mechanical strength. If a high voltage is put on to the electrode, and it heats up and transfers the heat to the scrap metal, making it to melt and separate from the impurities.
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Graphite electrodes for melting scrap metal

Graphite electrodes are used widely in electric arc furnaces (EAFs) for melting scrap metal because of their high thermal conductivity, low electrical resistance, and excellent mechanical strength. If a high voltage is put on to the electrode, and it heats up and transfers the heat to the scrap metal, making it to melt and separate from the impurities.

Products parameters

Graphite Electrodes diameter and allowable deviation

 

UNIT (MM)

Name

Nominal Diameter

mm

Actual

Maximum

Diameter

mm

Actual Minimum Diameter

mm

Nominal Length mm

 

 

 

 

 

UHP/HP Graphite electrode

100

102

107

1700/1800/1900/2700

150

152

157

1600/1800/1900

200

205

202

1600/1800/1900

250

256

251

1600/1800/1900

300

307

302

1600/1800/2000

350

358

352

1600/1800/2000

400

409

403

1600/1800/2000/2200

450

460

454

1600/1800/2000/2200

500

511

505

1800/2000/2200/2400

550

562

556

1800/2000/2200/2400/2700

600

613

607

2000/2200/2400/2700

650

663

659

2000/2200/2400/2700

700

714

710

2000/2200/2400/2700

750

765

761

2000/2200/2400/2700

 

Graphite electrode technical parameters

Item

Unit

RP

HP

UHP

≤∅400

≥∅450

≤∅400

≥∅450

≤∅400

≥∅450

Electric Resistivity

Electrode

μΩ*m

≤8.5

≤9.0

≤6.0

≤6.5

≤5.0

≤5.5

Nipple

≤6.5

≤6.5

≤5.5

≤5.5

≤4.5

≤4.5

Transverse Strength

Electrode

MPa

≥8.0

≥7.0

≥10.5

≥10.5

≥15.0

≥15.0

Nipple

≥16.0

≥16.0

≥20.0

≥20.0

≥22.0

≥22.0

Young’s Modulus

Electrode

Gpa

≤9.3

≤12.0

≤14.0

Nipple

≤14.0

≤16.0

≤18.0

Bulk Density

Electrode

g/cm3

≥1.54

≥1.65

≥1.68

Nipple

≥1.69

≥1.73

≥1.76

Coefficient of Termal Expansion

(100℃﹣600℃)

Electrode

100-6/℃

≤2.5

≤2.0

≤1.5

Nipple

≤2.0

≤1.6

≤1.2

Ash

%

≤0.3

≤0.2

≤0.2

 

Certificate

 

1 1002

1 2

Applications

Steel-making: Graphite electrodes are used in electric arc furnaces (EAFs) in steel-making field, and they are responsible for delivering the electrical current to the furnace and melting the steel scrap.

Non-ferrous metal smelting: Graphite electrodes are used in non-ferrous metal smelting, for instance, when produce copper, aluminum, and nickel, and they are used to melt the metal scrap and refine the impurities.

Chemical processing: Graphite electrodes are used in chemical process area, for instance, while produce silicon, phosphorus, and calcium carbide by the process of high-temperature smelting.

Glass and ceramics manufacturing: Graphite electrodes are used when produce glass and ceramics, and they are used to melt and refine raw materials.

Waste incineration: Graphite electrodes are used in waste incineration plants, and they are used to melt and burn waste materials,for example, garbage and industrial waste.

Packing and shipping of RP graphite electrode

 

Packing and Shipping

Finished Graphite Electrodes are packed according to customers' requirements, shipped via containers or trucks, and provided with perfect after-sales service.

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FAQ

1. Are you a Manufacturer or Trader?

We are manufacturer,we have our own factory.

2. When can I get the price?

We usually quote within 8 hours after getting your detailed requirements,like size,quantity etc.If it is an urgent order,you can call us directly.

3. What about the lead time for mass product?

The lead time is based on the quantity, about 7-12days.For graphite product,apply Dual-use items license need about 15-20 working days.

4. What is your terms of delivery?

We accept FOB,CFR,CIF,EXW,DAP,DDP,etc.You can choose the most convenient way for you.Besides that,we can also shipping by Air and Express.

5. Do you provide samples?

Yes,samples are available for you.

6. Product packaging?

We are packed in wooden cases,or according to your requirements.

 

 

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