[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":207},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-en-\u002Fblog\u002Fcarbon-and-graphite-in-monterrey":3,"blog-related-\u002Fblog\u002Fcarbon-and-graphite-in-monterrey":188},{"id":4,"title":5,"alternateArticle":6,"authors":7,"body":13,"category":174,"contentOrigin":175,"date":176,"description":177,"extension":178,"image":179,"lastUpdated":180,"meta":181,"navigation":182,"ogImage":183,"originalArticle":184,"path":6,"seo":185,"stem":186,"tags":183,"__hash__":187},"blog_en\u002Fblog\u002Fcarbon-and-graphite-in-monterrey.md","Carbon and graphite for industrial use in Monterrey","\u002Fblog\u002Fcarbon-and-graphite-in-monterrey",[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":165},"minimark",[16,27,30,35,38,41,44,48,51,105,108,115,118,122,125,129,132,149,153],[17,18,19,20,26],"p",{},"Carbon is a chemical element from which there are different presentations in\nnature, such as graphite, diamond, etc. Coal is a sedimentary rock\nvery rich in carbon and mainly used as a fossil fuel. In\n",[21,22,25],"a",{"rel":23},[24],"nofollow","ESGRAF"," we are specialists in the sale of coal and\ngraphite for industrial use in a wide variety of presentations.",[17,28,29],{},"Generally, coal is considered as coke -either petroleum coke, calcined needle\ncoke, green coke or metallurgical coke- and anthracite. On the other hand,\ngraphite is classified as natural graphite -crystalline, amorphous and seam\ngraphite- as well as synthetic graphite -either mixtures of pitch, tar and other\nadditives that are carbonized and graphitized in furnaces-. Both products are\nmarketed by ESGRAF.",[31,32,34],"h2",{"id":33},"what-is-the-difference-between-carbon-and-graphite","What is the difference between carbon and graphite?",[17,36,37],{},"Although both are made of carbon, one of the chemical elements of which 96% of\nliving organic matter is composed, the composition of their atomic structure is\ndifferent, which gives them different characteristics and properties.",[17,39,40],{},"Graphite is one of the many presentations of carbon, it is a soft material and\nis obtained from carbonaceous rocks that have undergone metamorphism.",[17,42,43],{},"From both products different presentations are obtained, so that by means of\nthese derivatives the sale of carbon and graphite is carried out.",[31,45,47],{"id":46},"presentations-of-graphite-and-carbon-products","Presentations of graphite and carbon products",[17,49,50],{},"Some of the main presentations of high quality graphite and carbon based\nproducts that we offer in ESGRAF are:",[52,53,54,76,85,93,96],"ul",{},[55,56,57,58,63,64,69,70,75],"li",{},"Solid graphite, whether extruded, molded and isomolded synthetic graphite in\n",[21,59,62],{"href":60,"rel":61},"\u002F\u002Fbarras-de-grafito-sintetico\u002F",[24],"bars",",\n",[21,65,68],{"href":66,"rel":67},"\u002F\u002Fplacas-de-grafito-sintetico\u002F",[24],"plates"," and\n",[21,71,74],{"href":72,"rel":73},"\u002F\u002Fbloques-grafito-sintetico\u002F",[24],"blocks",". In addition,\nwe machine custom bushings, tubes and inserts as required.",[55,77,78,79,84],{},"We produce and sell synthetic, natural (crystalline and amorphous) and\npetroleum coke\n",[21,80,83],{"href":81,"rel":82},"\u002F\u002Fpolvos-de-grafito-sintetico-y-natural\u002F",[24],"graphite powder","\nin various particle sizes: from pellets to micronized.",[55,86,87,92],{},[21,88,91],{"href":89,"rel":90},"\u002F\u002Flubricantes-y-suspensiones-de-grafito\u002F",[24],"Graphite lubricants and suspensions","\nWe have them in different grades and vehicles for dry and high temperature\nresistant lubrication.",[55,94,95],{},"Graphite machining. This is according to drawing or specifications.",[55,97,98,99,104],{},"We have\n",[21,100,103],{"href":101,"rel":102},"\u002F\u002Fmateriales-especiales\u002F",[24],"high temperature resistant flexible graphite",",\nfurnace gaskets and furnace insulating felts.",[17,106,107],{},"Some of the industries in which graphite and carbon are most commonly used due\nto their characteristics and the advantages they offer are: glass, automotive,\nmetallurgical, chemical, for batteries (alkaline, rechargeable lithium-ion and\nfuel), gaskets, transportation, agriculture, etc.",[17,109,110,111,114],{},"In ",[21,112,25],{"rel":113},[24]," we have 30 years of experience in the\nindustry that support us as a reliable supplier, in addition to providing\noptimal solutions on the sale of carbon and graphite providing the best\napplications of our materials.",[17,116,117],{},"In addition, we have an extensive range of products for the sale of carbon and\ngraphite as raw material or customized presentations.",[31,119,121],{"id":120},"limitations-to-consider","Limitations to consider",[17,123,124],{},"Performance depends on graphite grade, grain orientation, temperature, load, pressure, speed, and operating environment. Material selection should be confirmed for your actual process conditions.",[31,126,128],{"id":127},"information-needed-for-a-quote","Information needed for a quote",[17,130,131],{},"To guide selection or prepare a quote, ESGRAF typically needs:",[52,133,134,137,140,143,146],{},[55,135,136],{},"Application and operating conditions (temperature, atmosphere, load).",[55,138,139],{},"Dimensions, technical drawing, or CAD file when applicable.",[55,141,142],{},"Required quantity.",[55,144,145],{},"Requested grade or material currently in use.",[55,147,148],{},"Observed issue with the previous part or lubricant, if any.",[31,150,152],{"id":151},"request-a-quote","Request a quote",[17,154,155,156,159,160,164],{},"Share these details with our team at ",[21,157,25],{"href":158},"\u002F"," or ",[21,161,163],{"href":162},"\u002Fcontact","request information",". A specialist will review your application before recommending a grade or geometry.",{"title":166,"searchDepth":167,"depth":167,"links":168},"",2,[169,170,171,172,173],{"id":33,"depth":167,"text":34},{"id":46,"depth":167,"text":47},{"id":120,"depth":167,"text":121},{"id":127,"depth":167,"text":128},{"id":151,"depth":167,"text":152},"Use cases","translation","2020-10-08","Generally, coal is considered as coke -either petroleum coke, calcined needle coke, green coke or metallurgical coke- and anthracite. On the other hand, natural graphite -crystalline, amorphous and seam graphite- as well as synthetic graphite -either mixtures of pitch, tar and other additives that are carbonized and graphitized in furnaces- are classified as graphite.","md","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fcarbon-and-graphite-in-monterrey.webp","2026-07-22",{},true,null,"\u002Fblog\u002Fventa-de-carbon-y-grafito",{"title":5,"description":177},"blog\u002Fcarbon-and-graphite-in-monterrey","8H_AOWgrfwSpe_7ejS9D_CVClqWCA9_ZczOQ6zVwPXo",[189,195,201],{"path":190,"title":191,"description":192,"image":193,"date":194,"category":174},"\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":196,"title":197,"description":198,"image":199,"date":200,"category":174},"\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":202,"title":203,"description":204,"image":205,"date":206,"category":174},"\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",1785448973412]