Graphite Carbon Powder

Graphite Carbon Powder is a finely divided form of graphite, valued for its excellent electrical conductivity, high thermal stability, and lubricating properties. Its layered crystal structure allows for low shear resistance, making it highly effective as a solid lubricant in demanding mechanical and industrial systems. Beyond lubrication, it is extensively employed in polymer composites, battery electrodes, and conductive coatings, where it imparts electrical conductivity and thermal dissipation. Industries such as electronics, energy storage, and polymer processing rely on graphite powders for applications ranging from lithium-ion battery anodes to thermally conductive polymer composites. Specific technologies benefiting from this material include heat-conductive plastic pipes and plates for high-performance thermal management, polymer composites that balance conductivity with lightweight structure, and advanced lithium-ion batteries requiring high-density, high-purity carbon anodes. Its significance in research lies in ongoing developments of high-crystallinity graphite powders with enhanced conductivity and scalability for advanced materials. By merging versatility with performance, Graphite Carbon Powder continues to play a pivotal role in scientific and industrial innovation, supporting the next generation of energy and materials technologies.

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Powder

Mean Particle Size		Nominal
Minimum Particle Size		Nominal
Maximum Particle Size		Nominal
Maximum Particle Size		Nominal
Particle Size D10		Nominal
Particle Size D50		Nominal
Particle Size D90		Nominal

Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	6
Crystal structure	Hexagonal/Diamond
Electronic structure	He 2s² 2p²
Valences shown	2, 3, 4
Atomic weight( amu )	12.011
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	0.0034
Photo-electric work function( eV )	4.8
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	12/ 98.89
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	13/ 1.11
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.077
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	6/ 490
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	4/ 64.5
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 11.26
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	3/ 47.9
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 24.38
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	5/ 392

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Hardness - Mohs	0.5-1
Hardness - Mohs	10
Material condition	Diamond
Material condition	Graphite
Bulk modulus( GPa )	33
Bulk modulus( GPa )	542
Tensile modulus( GPa )	4.8

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	1375@0@0°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV )	0.7

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	5000
Density( gcm⁻³ )	2.25@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	3650
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	712@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	80-240@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	0.6-4.3@0-100°C