The value of artificial graphite is mainly reflected in its wide range of applications and high technological content.
Application fields
Artificial graphite is widely used in many high-tech fields, including:
Aerospace: used to manufacture high-temperature materials and heat-resistant parts.
Electronic industry: used to manufacture electronic components and integrated circuit substrates.
Solar industry: used to manufacture high-efficiency solar panels.
Nuclear industry and Petrochemical industry: used to manufacture corrosion-resistant and high-temperature equipment.
Technical content and production cost
The production technology requirements of artificial graphite are high, and the production process includes multiple processes such as batching, kneading, molding, carbonization and graphitization. Its raw materials are carbonaceous raw materials with low impurity content, such as coal and petroleum systems, and the production equipment and technical thresholds are high, resulting in high production costs.
In addition, the production cycle of artificial graphite is long, which further increases its production cost.
Market price
At present, the market price of artificial graphite depends on the quality and specifications, generally between one thousand and three thousand US dollars per ton. The specific price varies depending on the application field and purity. For example, the average price of artificial graphite negative electrode materials at 310-320mAh/g is 20,800 yuan/ton, while the average price at 340-360mAh/g is 48,550 yuan/ton.