UHP 400mm Graphite Electrode


Graphite electrode is one of the most important metallurgical products, mainly used as conductive material in electric arc furnace metallurgy production. UHP graphite electrodes are mainly used for steelmaking high-power and ultra-high power electric furnaces.

Graphite electrode Dimension
● Nominal Diameter: 406mm (min 403mm, max 409mm)
● Nominal Length: 1800/2100 mm (+100mm,-100mm)
● Nipple:  222 4TPI
● Nipple Diameter: 222.25 mm
● Nipple Length: 304.8 mm
● Typical weight of electrodes: 456kg

Physical and Chemical Parameters of UHP400mm Graphite Electrode

UHP400mmElectrodesBulk DensityResistanceFlexual StrengthYoung’s ModulueThermalExpansionAsh
Unitg/cm³μΩ.MMpaGpa10-6/ %
Electrode1.65-1.724.8-6.09.0-12.56.5-10.01.50.3
Nipple1.73-1.813.5-5.012.4-20.012.0-18.01.40.3

Advantage
● Withstand large currents, high discharge rate
● Good dimension stability, not easy to deform
● Resistant to cracking & spalling
● High resistance to oxidation and thermal shock
● High mechanical strength, low electrical resistance
● High machining accuracy, good surface finishing

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