Graphite Electrodes

Graphite Electrodes (GE) are high-quality carbon products used primarily in electric arc furnaces for steelmaking. They provide excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and thermal stability under extreme operating temperatures.

Our electrodes are manufactured to meet stringent industrial standards, ensuring uniform performance, low impurity levels, and extended service life in high-temperature metallurgical operations.

Graphite electrodes are essential components in modern steelmaking, enabling efficient energy transfer and reliable furnace operation.

Technical Specifications

Graphite Electrode Properties
Properties Unit UHP Ø300–Ø500 UHP Ø550–Ø800 HP Ø300–Ø800 RP Ø300–Ø800
Resistivity (Electrode) μΩ·m 4.8 – 5.8 4.6 – 5.8 5.8 – 6.6 7.0 – 10.0
Flexural Strength MPa 9.0 – 14.0 10.0 – 14.0 10.0 – 13.0 8.0 – 10.0
Young’s Modulus GPa 9.0 – 13.0 10.0 – 14.0 8.0 – 12.0 7.0 – 9.3
Bulk Density g/cm³ 1.68 – 1.74 1.70 – 1.74 1.64 – 1.68 1.53 – 1.56
CTE (100–600°C) 10⁻⁶/°C 1.1 – 1.4 1.1 – 1.4 1.6 – 1.9 2.2 – 2.6
Ash % 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.5

Current Load & Current Density

Nominal Diameter (mm) RP HP UHP
Allow Current (A) Current Density Allow Current (A) Current Density Allow Current (A) Current Density
300 10000–13000 14–18 13000–17400 17–24 13000–22000 21–30
400 18000–23500 14–18 21000–32000 16–24 25000–40000 19–30
500 25000–32000 13–16 30000–48000 15–24 38000–55000 18–27
600 38000–47000 13–16 44000–67000 15–23 50000–80000 18–27