Graphite Electrode

• Customization: Available
• Ampere Density: 18-30A/cm�
• Application Area: Smelt
• Manufacturing Technique: CNC automatic forming
• Shape: Any Shape as Requests
• Transport Package: Wooden Pallet
• Specification: LSR≤ 3.5-8
• Trademark: HT
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 8545900000
• Production Capacity: 500tpd

Product Description

Product Description

Graphite Electrode

How to Choose the Right Graphite Electrode? A Professional Selection Guide for Your Needs
Selecting the optimal graphite electrode hinges on matching your furnace specifications, smelting goals, and budget. I will elaborate on how to select suitable graphite electrodes from four aspects.

Specification

1. Choose by Furnace Capacity & Power Level

Furnace Type	Recommended Product	Suitable Diameter Range	Key Advantage Match	Typical Applications
30-80 Ton Regular Furnace	RP Graphite Electrode	Φ300-Φ600mm	Cost-effective, Universal Compatibility	Carbon Steel Smelting, Cast Iron Melting, Industrial Silicon Production
50-150 Ton Medium-High Power Furnace	HP Graphite Electrode	Φ400-Φ700mm	High Conductivity, Long Life, High-Load Resistance	Alloy Steel Smelting, Ferroalloy Production, Yellow Phosphorus Refining
80-300 Ton Ultra-High Power Furnace	UHP Graphite Electrode	Φ600-Φ800mm	Ultra-High Conductivity, Nano Anti-Loss, Ultra-Purity	Stainless Steel Refining, Lithium Battery Anode Graphitization, Photovoltaic Silicon Purification

2. Choose by Smelted Metal Type

Basic Metals (Carbon Steel/Cast Iron)

1. Core Needs: Cost Priority, Stable Melting Efficiency, Medium-Load Tolerance.

2. Recommend RP Electrode:

    -Ash ≤0.5% prevents impurity contamination, meeting basic metal purity standards;
    -Bending strength ≥8.5MPa withstands regular temperature fluctuations, reducing breakage risks;

    -12% lower cost than similar products, ideal for bulk procurement to control budgets.

Alloy Steel/Ferroalloy/Special Steel

1. Core Needs: High conductivity for energy savings, long life for continuous operation, low sulfur/phosphorus for metal quality.

2. Recommend HP Electrode:

    -Resistivity 4.5-6.5μΩ·m, 30% higher conductivity than RP, cutting power consumption by 15% per ton;

    -Pitch-impregnated coating reduces high-temperature loss by 15%, extending life by 20% for 24/7 high-load smelting;

    -Full diameter range adapts to 50-150 ton furnaces with varying charge sizes.

Stainless Steel/Electrical Steel/Nickel-Based Alloys/New Energy Materials

1. Core Needs: Ultra-high conductivity for speed, extreme anti-loss for minimal downtime, ultra-purity for premium standards.

2. Recommend UHP Electrode:

    -Resistivity ≤5.5μΩ·m + 800mm large diameter shortens smelting time by 25%, boosting daily output by 30%;

    -Dual-coating (SiC CVD + Pitch Impregnation) limits oxidation to 0.15mm/h, extending life by 25% over HP and cutting annual loss costs by 40%;

    -Ultra-purity (ash ≤0.2%) certified to IATF 16949, ideal for critical applications such as lithium battery anode graphitization.

3. Choose by Production Scale & Cost Goals

Small-Medium Enterprises/Intermittent Production:
Prioritize RP Electrode for lower initial investment (30% cheaper than HP), standardized sizes for quick installation, and reduced equipment debugging costs.

 

Large-Scale Steel Plants/Continuous Production:
Opt for HP Electrode to leverage conductivity and longevity in high-load operations. Long-term electricity savings (over 20% monthly) far outweigh initial cost differences, offering superior total cost efficiency.

 

High-End Smelting/New Energy Industries:
Select UHP Electrode despite higher upfront costs (3-4x RP). Its efficiency gains (25% faster smelting) and quality assurance (high-purity certification) help break into high-margin markets, delivering 10%-15% lower total cost per ton in premium applications.

4. . Choose by Industry-Specific Requirements

Submerged Arc Furnace Smelting (Industrial Silicon, Yellow Phosphorus):

· Recommend RP/HP Electrode based on furnace size:

· Small furnaces (≤5000kVA): RP for cost control;

· Large furnaces (≥10000kVA): HP for long-term high-temperature load resistance and reduced electrode consumption.

 

New Energy Material Production (Lithium Battery Anodes, Photovoltaic Silicon):

· UHP Electrode is a Must due to:

  -Ash ≤0.2% to avoid metal ion contamination, critical for lithium battery-grade graphite;

  -Ultra-high conductivity speeds up graphitization, shortening batch processing time by 20% to meet explosive new energy demand.

Export-Oriented Enterprises (EU/US Compliance):

· Recommend HP/UHP Electrode with additional focus on:

  -CE certification (both HP/UHP) and REACH registration (UHP pre-registered);

  -UHP's low-carbon process (optional low-temperature graphitization) to meet EU CBAM carbon tariff requirements for high-power products.

Selection Decision Flowchart
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Determine Furnace Power → 30-80 Ton → RP  

                          50-150 Ton → HP for alloy steel, UHP for special steel  

                          80-300 Ton → UHP (Mandatory)  

Define Smelting Goal → Basic Metals → RP  

                      Premium Alloys → HP  

                      High-End Metals/New Energy → UHP  

Evaluate Budget → Cost-Sensitive/Small Scale → RP  

               Efficiency-Driven/Scale Production → HP  

               Tech-Intensive/High Margins → UHP  

Packing & Delivery

HUATAO SERVICE

1. Free Technical Consultation: Contact our metallurgical engineers with your furnace model, smelted steel type, and monthly capacity for a customized selection solution.

2. Sample Testing Service: New clients can order small batches (10+ units) for on-site furnace testing, optimizing for electrode consumption and energy efficiency.

3. Total Cost Calculation: Focus on long-term savings over unit price! UHP reduces total cost per ton by 10%-15% in high-end applications despite higher initial cost, a compelling friendly value proposition.

 

Choosing the right graphite electrode is choosing a more efficient smelting future. Connect with us today to leverage our expertise and boost your productivity and profitability!