Different Types of Graphite and Their Application

Graphite is a type of carbon that has been beneficial to mankind in various forms. It can be found in different parts of the world in different shapes, and each of its forms has different and unique properties. Graphite comes with numerous qualities, such as thermal conductivity, resistance and that's the reason why it has been used in various industries for different applications. 

Here are the different types of graphite with their respective applications

Amorphous Graphite

Amorphous graphite is a form of graphite that is microcrystalline and is widely used in applications involving steelworks and in foundries for the refractory sector. The Amorphous graphite is relatively inexpensive, making it a suitable choice for various large-scale industrial uses. 

Artificial Graphite 

Artificial graphite is a unique form of graphite that is obtained by petroleum coke. Its unique properties make it an ideal choice for various industries, and it's used in applications such as in the manufacturing of graphite electrodes. Many bulk graphite electrode manufacturers use it as the primary material for the large-scale production of electrodes which are used in various electrical applications. 

Flake Graphite

Flake graphite is a form of graphite that is macrocrystalline, and it's used as a  raw material for a highly purified and finely grinded colloidal form of graphite as well as for the expanded graphite. A highly purified and finely grinded colloidal form of graphite is offered as a dry powder and also in the form of paste in several applications. 

Other Types 

If you talk about the other forms of graphite, then there are many different grades that are obtained through different methods. These forms of graphite are often obtained using hard coal coke, petroleum coke, carbon black, and several other forms of activated carbon