UHP

Graphite Electrode

Applications

Electrodes in electric arc furnace and ladle refining furnace for steel making.

Electrodes in electric smelting furnace for producing industrial silicon, yellow phosphorus, corundum and so on.

 

Programmable properties

Good electrical conductivity

High resistance to thermal shock

High mechanical strength

 

Grades

Regular power (RP)

High power (HP)

Ultra high power (UHP)

 

Typical Sizes and Specifications

Specifications			Unit	Ultra high-power
				Ф300-500	Ф550-700
Specific Resistance	(≤)	Electrode	μΩ.m	5.8	6
		Nipple		4.5	4.5
Bending Strength	(≥)	Electrode	MPa	11	11
		Nipple		19	19
Elastic Modulus	(≤)	Electrode	GPa	14	14
		Nipple		18	18
Bulk Density	(≥)	Electrode	g/cm3	1.66	1.66
		Nipple		1.76	1.76
C.T.E. (100-600℃)	(≤)	Electrode	10-6 /℃	1.5	1.5
		Nipple		1.4	1.4
Ash	(≤)	Electrode Nipple	%	0.3	0.3