Graphite Powder Density

(Graphite Powder Density)

Graphite is the common name for a black powdery mineral of carbon. It has several unique physical properties that make it useful in many applications. Its layered molecular structure allows free electrons to move throughout the material, resulting in a special electrostatic conductivity which prevents accumulation of static charge. This characteristic is a major factor in its use as an antistatic agent, enabling it to disperse static electricity quickly and efficiently. It also has the ability to absorb a large amount of heat without melting or burning, which makes it useful in high-temperature applications.

Graphite can be found in a variety of products, from smokeless pencils to aircraft wings and jet engines. It is also used in the production of silicon carbide and as an additive to refractory materials for thermal insulation, friction products, and fuel cells. In addition, it is used in the production of ceramic tiles for use in kitchens and bathrooms. It is also used as a component in radar absorbents, such as those used on U-boat snorkels and the tiles on early F-117 Nighthawk stealth strike fighters, to reduce their radar cross section.

The tamped density (or true) of a bulk sample of a porous solid is determined by placing the material under pressure and then saturating the particle voids with a fluid, such as helium gas. This is a method which can be applied to any powdery material, such as natural or synthetic graphite, and is the most accurate way of determining the bulk density of the material. It is similar to the xylene or mercury methods of density determination.

(Graphite Powder Density)