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Calcined Petroleum Coke Graphitization

Calcined petcoke, short for calcined petroleum coke, is a high-quality carbonaceous material derived from the heating or calcination of petroleum coke feedstock. It undergoes a specialized heat treatment process to remove volatile components and impurities, resulting in a pure carbon product. 

Product Description

Calcined Petcoke

Calcined petcoke, short for calcined petroleum coke, is a high-quality carbonaceous material derived from the heating or calcination of petroleum coke feedstock. It undergoes a specialized heat treatment process to remove volatile components and impurities, resulting in a pure carbon product. 

Production Process

Calcination: The production of calcined petcoke involves heating petroleum coke to high temperatures, typically above 1,200°C (2,192°F), in a controlled environment with limited oxygen. This process drives off volatile matter, such as hydrocarbons and impurities, leaving behind a highly carbonized material.

Key Characteristics

High Carbon Content: Calcined petcoke is primarily composed of carbon, with carbon content typically exceeding 98%.
Low Impurities: It has reduced levels of sulfur, nitrogen, and other impurities compared to raw or green petroleum coke.
Hard and Dense: Calcined petcoke is hard, dense, and typically comes in granular or powder form.
Electrical Conductivity: It possesses good electrical conductivity, making it suitable for various applications, including as an electrode material.

Applications

Aluminum Production: Calcined petcoke is a crucial ingredient in the production of carbon anodes used in the electrolytic reduction of alumina to aluminum in aluminum smelters. It serves as a high-performance and stable carbon source in this process.

Steel and Iron Production: In the steel and iron industry, calcined petcoke is used as a carbon additive in blast furnaces and electric arc furnaces (EAFs). It assists in the reduction of iron ore and the removal of impurities, contributing to the production of high-quality steel.

Graphite Electrodes: Calcined petcoke is an essential component in the production of graphite electrodes used in electric arc furnaces for steelmaking. These electrodes are responsible for carrying high-current electrical arcs and melting scrap steel.

Fuel: In some industrial applications, calcined petcoke can be used as a clean-burning and high-energy fuel source, particularly in cement kilns and power generation.

Carbon Raiser: It is employed as a carbon raiser in the production of various carbon-containing materials, such as brake linings, carbon brushes, and other carbon-based products.

Advantages

High Carbon Purity: Calcined petcoke's high carbon content makes it an efficient and reliable source of carbon.
Low Impurities: Reduced impurities, especially sulfur, contribute to environmental compliance and product quality.
Consistency: Its consistent composition and properties are crucial for industrial processes.
Calcined petcoke plays a vital role in several industries, contributing to the production of aluminum, steel, and various carbon products. Its high-quality carbon and low impurity content make it a preferred choice for applications where precise carbon specifications and performance are essential.

Calcined Petroleum Coke Graphitization

Essential details

Place of Origin: HEBEI

Type: Foundry Coke

Sulphur Content (%):  0.03

Ash Content (%): 0.5

Fixed Carbon (%): 98

Moisture (%): 0.5

Phosphorus Content (%): 0.03

Volatile Matter (%): 3.5

Abrasive Resistance: M10<7%

Crushing Strength: M40>92%

Types of recarburizers: CPC, GPC AND Coal Carburizer

Supply Capacity: 5000 ton per month

Application: Carburizer

Supply Ability

Supply Ability

1000 Metric Ton/Metric Tons per Month

Packaging & delivery

Packaging Details

Conventional packaging or according to customer requirements

Service 

Sample

Free

Test

Factroy test 

Third-party test

Support

MOQ

Support small trail order for test quality

Delivery time

7-14 days

Payment

LC TT DP DA OA

The specification of our Carburizer

 Shijiazhuang Hengjingming New Material Technology Co., Ltd.

Calcined Petroleum Coke Carburizer(CPC)

Code

C

(≥%)

S

(≤%)

Moisture(≤%)

Ash

(≤%)

Volatile(≤%)

...

...

CPC-C01

98.5

0.5

0.5

0.8

0.7

 

 

CPC-C02

98.5

0.7

0.5

0.8

0.7

 

 

CPC-C03

98.5

0.8

0.5

0.8

0.7

 

 

CPC-C04

98.5

1.5

0.5

0.8

0.7

 

 

Graphitized petroleum coke recarburizer (GPC)

Code

C

(≥%)

S

(≤%)

Moisture(≤%)

Ash(≤%)

Volatile(≤%)

N

(≤PPM)

...

GPC-G01

99

0.03

0.3

0.5

0.5

150

 

GPC-G02

99

0.05

0.5

0.5

0.5

250

 

GPC-G03

98.5

0.05

0.5

0.8

0.7

250

 

Coal Carburizer

Calcined Anthracite Coal

Code

C

(≥%)

S

(≤%)

Moisture(≤%)

Ash(≤%)

Volatile(≤%)

N

 (%)

P

(%)

AC85

85

0.3

0.5

13

1.5

0.3

0.03

AC88

88

0.3

0.5

10

1.5

0.3

0.03

AC90

90

0.3

0.5

8.5

1.5

0.3

0.03

AC92

92

0.3

0.5

6.5

1.5

0.3

0.03

AC93

93

0.3

0.5

5.5

1.5

0.3

0.03

AC94

94

0.3

0.5

4.5

1.5

0.3

0.03

AC95

95

0.3

0.5

3.5

1.5

0.3

 

 

Calcined Petroleum Coke Graphitization

 

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