[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":197},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-en-\u002Fblog\u002Fanthracite-everything-you-need-to-know":3,"blog-related-\u002Fblog\u002Fanthracite-everything-you-need-to-know":178},{"id":4,"title":5,"alternateArticle":6,"authors":7,"body":13,"category":164,"contentOrigin":165,"date":166,"description":167,"extension":168,"image":169,"lastUpdated":170,"meta":171,"navigation":172,"ogImage":173,"originalArticle":174,"path":6,"seo":175,"stem":176,"tags":173,"__hash__":177},"blog_en\u002Fblog\u002Fanthracite-everything-you-need-to-know.md","Anthracite: everything you need to know about this material","\u002Fblog\u002Fanthracite-everything-you-need-to-know",[8],{"name":9,"position":10,"avatarUrl":11,"link":12},"Arturo Romero","CIO","https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Farturork.png","https:\u002F\u002Flinkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Farturork",{"type":14,"value":15,"toc":153},"minimark",[16,21,25,28,32,35,66,70,73,85,89,92,95,98,101,104,108,111,115,118,135,139],[17,18,20],"h2",{"id":19},"what-is-anthracite","What is anthracite?",[22,23,24],"p",{},"Anthracite is defined as a natural coal with a shiny black color, fine texture,\n95% carbon, low volatile substances and low sulfur content. Compared to other\ncoals, it is the least polluting because it emits almost no smoke.",[22,26,27],{},"The filtration virtues of this mineral allow its use to regulate coagulation and\nsedimentation, in addition, it is a very durable material and resistant to high\ntemperatures, ideal for treating hot and alkaline waters because it does not\ncontain silica.",[17,29,31],{"id":30},"uses-of-anthracite","Uses of anthracite",[22,33,34],{},"Anthracite is a mineral that, like other coal derivatives, has specific\ncharacteristics that make it a valuable element for all types of industries. The\nmain uses of anthracite are listed below:",[36,37,38,42,45,48,51,54,57,60,63],"ul",{},[39,40,41],"li",{},"It is burned in thermal power plants.",[39,43,44],{},"It is used in the production of gas for lighting.",[39,46,47],{},"Used in the production of synthetic rubber and dyes.",[39,49,50],{},"Water filtration.",[39,52,53],{},"Reducing agent in chemical processes.",[39,55,56],{},"Carbon adjustment in foundries.",[39,58,59],{},"Charging carbon in foundries.",[39,61,62],{},"Insufflation carbon.",[39,64,65],{},"An indispensable element in ferrous and non-ferrous foundries.",[17,67,69],{"id":68},"characteristics-of-anthracite","Characteristics of anthracite",[22,71,72],{},"Although this mineral can be confused with hard coal and obsidian, it maintains\nvery particular characteristics that make it stand out from other coal\nderivatives.",[74,75,76,79,82],"ol",{},[39,77,78],{},"Heating value. Among the types of coal, it is one of the minerals that heats\nthe most when burned, with an approximate 900ºC and produces from 13,000 to\n15,000 Btu per pound.",[39,80,81],{},"Non-clinker. This mineral maintains a free combustion and does not coke, does\nnot expand and does not fuse.",[39,83,84],{},"Difficult combustion. Compared to bituminous coals, it is less prone to\ncombustion and burns with a short blue flame.",[17,86,88],{"id":87},"industrial-areas-where-anthracite-is-used","Industrial areas where anthracite is used",[22,90,91],{},"Energy: This mineral is used for heat generation in thermal power plants.",[22,93,94],{},"tallurgy: Iis used as a material for the manufacture of ferroalloys, in iron and\nsteel plants and smelters.",[22,96,97],{},"emical industry: Ts powdered mineral is a component for industrial water\ntreatment.",[22,99,100],{},"Among the outstanding advantages of using this mineral are its low cost,\nlow-smoke combustion and lower sulfur content.",[22,102,103],{},"Currently, the challenge is to cover all industrial and energy areas required\nfor human life in a sustainable manner with this mineral.",[17,105,107],{"id":106},"limitations-to-consider","Limitations to consider",[22,109,110],{},"Performance depends on graphite grade, grain orientation, temperature, load, pressure, speed, and operating environment. Material selection should be confirmed for your actual process conditions.",[17,112,114],{"id":113},"information-needed-for-a-quote","Information needed for a quote",[22,116,117],{},"To guide selection or prepare a quote, ESGRAF typically needs:",[36,119,120,123,126,129,132],{},[39,121,122],{},"Application and operating conditions (temperature, atmosphere, load).",[39,124,125],{},"Dimensions, technical drawing, or CAD file when applicable.",[39,127,128],{},"Required quantity.",[39,130,131],{},"Requested grade or material currently in use.",[39,133,134],{},"Observed issue with the previous part or lubricant, if any.",[17,136,138],{"id":137},"request-a-quote","Request a quote",[22,140,141,142,147,148,152],{},"Share these details with our team at ",[143,144,146],"a",{"href":145},"\u002F","ESGRAF"," or ",[143,149,151],{"href":150},"\u002Fcontact","request information",". A specialist will review your application before recommending a grade or geometry.",{"title":154,"searchDepth":155,"depth":155,"links":156},"",2,[157,158,159,160,161,162,163],{"id":19,"depth":155,"text":20},{"id":30,"depth":155,"text":31},{"id":68,"depth":155,"text":69},{"id":87,"depth":155,"text":88},{"id":106,"depth":155,"text":107},{"id":113,"depth":155,"text":114},{"id":137,"depth":155,"text":138},"Use cases","translation","2020-01-27","Enter the description","md","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fanthracite-everything-you-need-to-know.webp","2026-07-22",{},true,null,"\u002Fblog\u002Fantracita-todo-lo-que-debes-saber",{"title":5,"description":167},"blog\u002Fanthracite-everything-you-need-to-know","zeGtXIXzxsavSngkAyIlGOSozh8NuaA_zhaMbv68iTk",[179,185,191],{"path":180,"title":181,"description":182,"image":183,"date":184,"category":164},"\u002Fblog\u002Fspheroidal-graphite-cast-iron","Spheroidal graphite cast iron - in which industries is it needed?","Cast irons are a group of ferrous alloys that have a large number of properties and have above 2% carbon. In these cases the carbon does not dissolve completely in the iron and solidifies in the form of graphite or iron carbide. One of the types is spheroidal graphite cast iron or nodular cast iron.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fspheroidal-graphite-cast-iron.webp","2020-12-22",{"path":186,"title":187,"description":188,"image":189,"date":190,"category":164},"\u002Fblog\u002Fbenefits-graphite-dielectric-properties","Anisotropic conductivity of graphite: conductor and insulator by direction","Graphite is not a uniform dielectric: it conducts well in the basal plane and behaves like an insulator perpendicular to the layers. That anisotropy explains its role in EDM, brushes, and thermal components.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fbenefits-graphite-dielectric-properties.webp","2020-12-15",{"path":192,"title":193,"description":194,"image":195,"date":196,"category":164},"\u002Fblog\u002Fcrystalline-graphite-flake","Crystalline flake graphite: utilization and impact in the industry","Graphite is a mineral that can be obtained naturally but also artificially. artificially. It is one of the most stable allotropic forms of carbon and has a wide range of industrial uses. It is one of the most stable allotropic forms of carbon and has a wide range of applications due to its characteristics.","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fcrystalline-graphite-flake.webp","2020-12-10",1785448976834]