WHAT IS GRAPHITE?
Graphite is a carbon mineral that is very soft, oily to the touch and has the ability to bend into thin sheets. It is one of the three main allotropic forms of carbon, along with diamond and amorphous carbon. In other words; It is a mineral composed of carbon elements.
WHERE IS GRAPHIE USED?
Due to its properties, the usage areas of graphite are very wide. It is used in pencil making and lubrication of moving metal parts due to its softness, in casting and refractory industry, in the manufacture of crucibles and laboratory materials due to its resistance to fire and acids. Black refractory paints are usually made of graphite. Due to its good electrical conductivity, it is used in the manufacture of electrodes, motor brushes, battery bars and electronic devices. Graphite is also used as an additive in tires, car linings, matches and engine oils.
ADVANTAGES OF GRAPHITE
o Increased mechanical strength at high temperature
o Strong thermal shock resistance
o Low thermal expansion
o Good electrical conductivity