Graphite Electrode Products

Graphite electrodes are conductive components primarily made from petroleum coke and needle coke as raw materials, with coal tar pitch as the binder. The manufacturing process involves nine key stages: calcination, batching, mixing/kneading, pressing, baking, impregnation, rebaking, graphitization, and machining. These electrodes function as conductors in electric arc furnaces (EAFs), where electrical energy is discharged in the form of an arc to heat and melt the furnace charge. Based on their quality specifications, graphite electrodes are classified into three grades: Regular Power (RP), High Power (HP), and Ultra High Power (UHP). The primary application of graphite electrodes is in EAF steelmaking, where they serve as current-conducting media. During the steelmaking process, an electric arc forms between the electrode tip and the furnace charge, generating extremely high temperatures (exceeding 3,000°C) to melt the raw materials.

Regular Power Graphite Electrod

High Power Graphite Electrodes

Graphite Electrode Nipples

Ultra High Power Graphite Elect

Why Choose Gansu Zhaotan

With over 20 years of expertise in graphite electrode manufacturing, Gansu Zhaotan boasts China's most advanced production facilities and manufacturing processes. Our team comprises more than 80 technical engineers and carbon specialists, supported by a mature after-sales service network. Our flagship products—graphite electrodes ranging from φ200mm to φ700mm—are widely adopted by major domestic steel mills. They are commercially successful across more than 20 Chinese provinces, municipalities, and regions, while also being exported to multiple countries and territories in Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

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