What is the difference between copper and graphite electrodes?

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Copper and graphite electrodes differ in several aspects, including their material properties, performance characteristics, and applications. The main differences are as follows: Material Properties Conductivity: Both copper and graphite are good conductors of electricity, but copper has a higher electrical conductivity. Copper’s conductivity allows for more efficient transmission of electrical current with lower resistance, resulting
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What are the factors that affect the resistivity of RP Graphite Electrodes?

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The factors affecting the resistivity of RP Graphite Electrodes are similar to those of the graphite electrodes mentioned above, mainly including the following aspects: In terms of raw materials Purity: If the raw materials used to produce RP graphite electrodes have high purity and few impurities, their resistivity will be relatively low. On the contrary,
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What is the resistivity of HP Graphite Electrodes?

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The resistivity of HP Graphite Electrodes typically falls within the following range: Electrode body: generally between 5.8-6.6 μ Ω· m. Electrode connector: usually between 3.5-4.0 μ Ω· m. However, factors such as products produced by different manufacturers and different application scenarios can lead to differences in resistivity. For example, for high-power graphite electrodes with diameters
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What is the function of Graphite Electrodes?

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Graphite Electrodes play a crucial role in multiple industrial fields. In the process of electric arc furnace steelmaking, graphite electrodes are key components. When an arc is generated between the electrode and the furnace charge, a huge amount of heat is released, and the temperature can reach thousands of degrees Celsius. This high heat can
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The development prospect of China’s graphite electrode in 2023

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Graphite electrodes are the only material with low electrical resistivity and are resistant to thermal gradients within an electric arc furnace. The main characteristics of graphite electrode production are long production cycle, large power consumption and complex production process. The data shows that China’s graphite electrode output will reach 938,400 tons in 2021. According to
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What kind of tool should be selected for milling graphite electrodes?

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The processing methods of graphite molds, graphite electrodes and other products are mainly turning, milling, and drilling. Because graphite products are hard and brittle, if the tool is not selected correctly during processing, it is easy to cause collapse. Then, processing graphite What kind of tool should be selected for the finished product? The material
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