Graphite Purity
graphite purity is an important aspect of the graphite market. It is used for various applications and requires high-quality material. Graphite is a naturally occurring mineral that occurs in various forms. It is mined and processed synthetically as well.
Generally speaking, the main index of graphite purity is the fixed carbon content. It can be further divided into high-purity graphite, medium-carbon graphite, and low-carbon graphite based on its fixed carbon content.
The global graphite purity market is projected to witness considerable growth during the forecast period. This is due to the rising demand for graphite from various industries such as electronics, steel manufacturing, solar industry, and lithium-ion battery manufacture.
In addition, the rising demand from the refractory industry also helps to boost the market. The refractory industry utilizes the natural graphite for developing products in high-temperature conditions such as furnaces, linings for kilns, and reactors.
Graphite is also used for making electric motor brushes, "lead" pencils, batteries, powder metallurgy, fertilizers, glass manufacture, conductive coatings, and foundry facings. It is also widely used in a variety of industrial sectors, such as coal refining, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics.
During the last few years, graphite prices have seen some volatility due to a number of factors. The weakening of the Chinese economy has been a key factor. In addition, there has been a significant increase in the production of electric vehicles. In turn, the graphite supply chain has been affected.
