Industrial Uses of Isostatic Graphite
All of the aforementioned properties make isostatic graphite a premium choice for precision machining. Therefore, graphite materials are widely used in various industries due to its unique combination of thermal, mechanical, chemical and physical properties. It also sees use in metallurgy, energetics, the manufacturing of fire-resistant materials, electrical machines and facilities.
Both natural and artificial graphite materials are often used in these industries. Artificial graphite is highly regarded due to its clearness and is classified based on the method by which it was manufactured and the application conditions for which it is intended.
Composites made from this material are similar to the strength parameters of steel while possessing high electrical and thermal conductivity.
There are some industries that would be hard-pressed to operate without graphite. For example, the isostatic graphite electrodes found in electrical discharge machines makes it possible to achieve a significant increase in the accuracy of metal processing.
Isostatic graphite is used to manufacture products with complex shapes that have a high surface finish. In the steel industry, isostatic graphite is used to making permanent molds, continuous cast dyes, chutes, etc.
In the electrical field isostatic graphite is used for electronic tubes and semiconductor containers, among others. It is also an essential material for nuclear power reactors and solar photovoltaic cells.
