2023-04-14

Can expand graphite development

Graphite crystals have a hexagonal layer -shaped structure composed of carbon elements. The carbon atoms on the layer of flat plane are combined with powerful covalent bonds. Therefore, under appropriate conditions, a variety of chemicals such as acid, alkaline metals, and salt can be inserted into the graphite layer, and a new chemical phase -Graphite Intercities on compounds (referred to GIC). When this intervertebral compound is heated to an appropriate temperature, it can quickly decompose instantly, generating a large amount of gas, so that the graphite is expanded into a new substance of worm -shaped, that is, the expansion of the intervertebral compound of the expansion. graphite.The expansion graphite was first discovered by the German SChaufautl. In 1841, Schaufautl soaked natural graphite in a mixture of thick HNO3 and thick H2SO4. In 1963, he first applied for expanding graphite manufacturing technology patents and industrialized production in 1968.The above is some of the

2023-07-27

The technical requirements for refractory materials for scales graphite

Scales graphite has a strong heat shock resistance and good corrosion resistance. It is the main carbon raw material used in carbon resistance materials. It has an important effect on the corrosion resistance and high temperature intensity of carbon bricks such as magnesium carbon bricks. Essence In the actual production process, carbon -combined refractory materials have strict requirements for the purity, gray, particle size, shape and addition of scales graphite.A large number of studies have shown that the purity of graphite is directly related to the high temperature resistance strength of magnesium carbon bricks and the melting loss rate in use. The high temperature resistance of magnesium carbon bricks increases with the increase of graphite purity, which is the result of different micro -structures of magnesium carbon bricks. Magnetic carbon bricks made of lower -purity graphite have a larger thick pore and higher pore rate than high -pure graphite, which may be related to the

2024-04-02

Sustainable development and utilization of graphite resources

With the wide application of graphite in various fields, the sustainable development and utilization of its resources has become the focus of attention. In order to realize the sustainable use of graphite resources, we need to pay attention to environmental protection and ecological balance in the mining process.At the same time, we should also actively develop new graphite extraction and processing technolo

2023-08-10

Will room temperature superconductivity become the next graphene

On July 22nd, a South Korean research team published a paper on the preprint website arXiv, claiming to have synthesized the world's first room temperature and atmospheric pressure superconductor, named LK-99.Superconductivity refers to superconductivity. Under normal temperature and pressure, almost all conductors have resistance, resulting in thermal energy loss during current conduction. Superconductors are materials that can conduct current with zero loss due to the disappearance of resistance, and have complete diamagnetism (internal magnetic induction strength is zero), with advantages such as stability, low loss, and fast transmission.Previously, superconducting materials needed to enter the superconducting state at lower temperatures. The keyword "room temperature superconductivity" mentioned by the Korean team in this paper refers to the phenomenon of superconductivity achieved under room temperature conditions. According to the standards of condensed matter physics

2023-08-01

Spherical graphite

Spherical graphite is a graphite product that is made from high-quality, high carbon natural flake graphite and uses advanced processing techniques to modify the surface of the graphite. It produces graphite products with different fineness, resembling elliptical spheroids.Spherical graphite material has good conductivity, high crystallinity, low cost, high theoretical lithium intercalation capacity, low and flat charge discharge potential. It is an important part of the negative electrode material for lithium-ion batteries and a replacement product for negative electrode materials used in foreign lithium-ion battery production. It has excellent conductivity and chemical stability, high charging capacity, long cycle life, and is green and environmentally friendly.The process of processing spherical graphite first involves roughly crushing, dressing, magnetic separation, and other processes in the spherical graphite workshop to form the initial product spherical graphite. Then, it ente

2023-03-07

Many new main uses of graphite have already been developed and designed

Many new main uses of graphite have long been developed and designed with the development trend of scientific and technological progress. Graphite has many new main uses. High -purity graphite products are used for high -purity metallurgical industry, electronics industry, Chinese nuclear industry and mold processing; general graphite products can be used as a wall -building raw material for mining with aluminum electrolytic grooves, non -metallurgical tunnel furnaces, and non -ferrous metal furnaces. Calcium residual raw materials can be used as carbon increases for ironmaking industry. There are many types of carbon quality raw materials used to seepage nitrogen, including artificial synthesis of graphite, petroleum coke, casting focus, and pure natural graphite.Graphite products are at least within 2000 degrees. This is because carbon must be graphite at a high temperature natural environment of 2000-3300 degrees at a high temperature and natural environment of at least 10 days and

2023-03-28

The main characteristics of artificial graphite

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Graphite flotation method

Floating is a commonly used and important mineral method. Graphite has good natural floating. Basically, all graphite can be purified by floating methods. In order to protect graphite scales, most of the graphite flotation uses multiple sections of processes. Graphite flotation collecting agents are generally used for kerosene, with a dosage of 100 to 200g/t. The foaming agent is generally used with pine or butad ether, and the amount is 50 to 250g/t.

The rise of electric vehicles has led to rapid growth in demand for battery materials

With the increasing awareness of global environmental protection, electric vehicles are increasingly receiving attention and favor from people. And one of the most important components of electric vehicles, the battery, has become a popular product in the market. However, the popularity of electric vehicles will lead to a significant increase in demand for battery materials. How big is this market and what materials will become the mainstream?Firstly, the growth in demand for battery materials is evident. According to consulting firm Roskill, the global market size for battery raw materials in 2018 was approximately $25 billion, and it is expected to reach $70 billion by 2025. This growth will mainly come from demand growth in fields such as electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and renewable energy.Secondly, what are the main components of electric vehicle battery materials? Lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum and other metals are all used to varying degrees. Among them

2023-08-25

Chemical properties of graphite and carbon materials

Carbon materials are chemically inert in non oxidizing media. Under normal temperature and pressure, no chemical changes will occur. Except for long-term immersion in nitric acid, hydrofluoric acid, or in fluorine, bromine, and other strong oxidizing atmospheres, interlayer compounds will slowly form. It is not corroded by other acids, bases, and salts, and does not interact with any organic compounds. There is no significant oxidation phenomenon of graphite within 450 ℃ in the air. It only reacts with water vapor above 700 ℃ and with CO and CO2 above 900 ℃. The temperature at which graphite produces carbides with certain metal and oxide powders is mostly above 1000 ℃.The chemical reactions of carbon materials can be divided into the following three types:(1) Gasification reaction and high-temperature oxidation reaction;(2) Solid solid reactions with metals, ceramics, etc;(3) Formation reaction of interlayer compounds.