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Engineering & Design Materials
Graphite Blocks and Rounds Application Review
Graphite blocks are available in various sizes and grades. Graphite blocks are available up to and
larger than 40" X 20" X 4". Graphite blocks are extruded or iso-molded. Grain size effects performance
and is manufacturing process controlled.
Graphite blocks and rounds are used within the following products and applications:
- Batteries
- Electric Motor Brushes
- Alternator / Generator brushes
- Burner/Oxygen usage
- Metallurgy
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Aerospace
- Chemical
- Energy
- Nuclear
- Glass
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Graphite Blocks
Courtesy ASP, Inc |
Typical properties of Commercial
Graphite Block and Rounds:
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Property |
Value |
| Coefficient Thermal Expansion |
1.19 - 8.22 x 10-6
C |
| Modulus of Elasticity |
7-15 GPa |
| Flexural Strength |
6.8-110 MPa |
| Thermal Conductivity |
24.0 - 480.0 x 10-6
W/mK |
| Specific Heat Capacity |
700 - 840 J/kg.K |
| Resistivity - Electrical |
5.0 x 10-6 -
29.0 x 10-6 (Ohms-m) |
| Grain - Typical Commercial |
Course - Medium - Fine
- Ultra Fine |
As always, Engineers Edge recommends
consulting with graphite block suppliers for up to date
specifications and application guidelines..
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