Graphite Powders from READE

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Graphite Powders

Synonyms: graphite powder. plumbago, black lead,
Designations:

Chemical Name: Carbon, like the diamond; often impure from the presence of ferric oxide, clay, etc.

Chemical Formula:

Description:

A particular form of carbon distinguished by hexagonal crystallinity. Characterized by its extreme softness (soapy feel),; iron-black color; metallic luster; low specific gravity; odorless, infusibility, tasteless, non-toxic and chemically inert to acids and alkalis under most conditions.

Typical Chemical Properties Available:

The various graphite grade purities are: Amorphous= 84.0%, Crystalline flake= 87.8% to 95.6%, Crystalline vein= 98.0%, Primary artificial/synthetic= 99.9%, Secondary artificial/synthetic= 99.6% and Calcined petroleum coke= 99.7%

Nominal Physical Properties Available:

Many different standard granulations are available between 5 mesh USS and 0.7 microns.

Physical Constants:

Atomic Number	6
Molecular Weight (g/mol.)	12.011
Apparent Density (g/cm³)	2.25
Bulk Density (g/cm³)
Melting Point (°C)	3600°C
Boiling Point (°C)	4200°C
Surface Area (m³/g)	7.2
Thermal Conductivity @230°C (cal/s-cm-°C)	.38
Mohs Hardness @20°C
Crystallography

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Typical Applications:

The primary uses are making crucibles and other refractory products, lubricants, paint, stove polish, "lead" pencils, electrodes, brake linings, batteries, powder metallurgy, fertilizers, glass manufacture, conductive coatings, and for foundry facings.

Packaging:

Jars, pails, drums, fiberboard containers, bulk bags, and loose bulk

TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:

Yes. For further information please call the E.P.A. at 1.202.554.1404

CAS Number:

7782-42-5

UN Number:

1325 and 1362

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