RP graphite electrodes, referred to moulded columns of graphite, are used as the high temperature conductive material for electric arc furnaces. Regular power graphite electrodes are specified with allowable current density less than 17 A/cm2. The quality of the graphite electrode determines the productivity and cost of EAF steelmaking.
As a manufacturer, we also provide UHP grade graphite electrodes and HP grade graphite electrodes for ultra high power or high power electric arc furnaces. In addition to being used in arc furnaces, graphite electrodes are also widely used in submerged arc furnaces and Ladle furnaces.
High current carrying capacity.
Outstanding resistance to breakage.
High resistance to oxidation and thermal shock.
Good dimension stability, not easy to deform.
High mechanical strength, low electrical resistance.
High machining accuracy, good surface finishing.
Graphite electrodes are widely used for production of alloy steels, metal and other nonmetallic materials, etc.
Table 1: Technical Specification of RP Graphite Electrode
Dia. | Resistance | Density | Flexure Strength | Elastic Modulus | Ash Content | CTE | Current Load | Current Density |
(inch) | (≤, µΩ·m) | (≥, g/cm3) | (≥, MPa) | (≤, GPa) | (≤, %) | (100 °C – 60 °C) | (A) | (A/cm2) |
(≤, 10-6/°C) | ||||||||
8 | 8.0 | 1.58 | 10.0 | 9.3 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 5000–6900 | 15–21 |
9 | 8.0 | 1.58 | 8.5 | 9.3 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 6100–8600 | 15–21 |
10 | 8.0 | 1.58 | 8.5 | 9.3 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 7000–10000 | 14–20 |
12 | 8.0 | 1.58 | 8.5 | 9.3 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 10000–13000 | 14–18 |
14 | 8.0 | 1.57 | 7.5 | 9.3 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 13500–18000 | 14–18 |
16 | 8.0 | 1.57 | 7.5 | 9.3 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 18000–23500 | 14–18 |
18 | 8.0 | 1.57 | 7.5 | 9.3 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 22000–27000 | 13–17 |
20 | 8.0 | 1.57 | 7.5 | 9.3 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 25000–32000 | 13–16 |
22 | 8.0 | 1.57 | 7.5 | 9.3 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 32000–40000 | 13–16 |
24 | 8.0 | 1.57 | 7.5 | 9.3 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 38000–47000 | 13–16 |
Table 2: Graphite Electrode Size & Tolerance
Diameter (mm) | Length (mm) | ||||||
Nominal Diameter | Actual Diameter | Nominal Length | Tolerance | Short Length | |||
(inch) | (mm) | (max.) | (min.) | (rough spot) | |||
8 | 200 | 205 | 200 | 197 | 1600 | ±100 | -275 |
9 | 225 | 230 | 225 | 222 | 1600 | ||
10 | 250 | 256 | 251 | 248 | 1600/1800 | ||
12 | 300 | 307 | 302 | 299 | 1600/1800 | ||
14 | 350 | 357 | 352 | 349 | 1600/1800 | ||
16 | 400 | 409 | 403 | 400 | 1600/1800/2000/2200 | ||
18 | 450 | 460 | 454 | 451 | 1600/1800/2000/2200 | ||
20 | 500 | 511 | 505 | 502 | 1800/2000/2200/2400 | ||
22 | 550 | 562 | 556 | 553 | 1800/2000/2200/2400 | ||
24 | 600 | 613 | 607 | 604 | 2000/2200/2400 |
There should be less than two defects or holes on the electrode surface, the maximum size of which is mentioned in the below chart.
There should be no transverse crack on the electrode surface. For the longitudinal crack, the length should be less than 5% of the electrode circumference and the width should be 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm.
The width of black area on electrode surface should be less than 1/10 of the electrode circumference and the length should be less than 1/3 of the electrode.
SpecificationDefect Dimension | Nominal Diameter of Graphite Electrode (mm) | |
300–400 | 450–600 | |
Diameter (mm) | 20–40 | 30–50 |
(< 20 mm should be negligible) | (< 30 mm should be negligible) | |
Depth (mm) | 5–10 | 10–15 |
(< 5 mm should be negligible) | (< 10 mm should be negligible) |
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A7: Abroad market around 50%; Domestic market around 50%; and now export proportion is increasing.
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