[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":149},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-en-\u002Fblog\u002Fnatural-graphite-what-is-it-and-main-uses":3,"blog-related-\u002Fblog\u002Fnatural-graphite-what-is-it-and-main-uses":130},{"id":4,"title":5,"alternateArticle":6,"authors":7,"body":13,"category":116,"contentOrigin":117,"date":118,"description":119,"extension":120,"image":121,"lastUpdated":122,"meta":123,"navigation":124,"ogImage":125,"originalArticle":126,"path":6,"seo":127,"stem":128,"tags":125,"__hash__":129},"blog_en\u002Fblog\u002Fnatural-graphite-what-is-it-and-main-uses.md","Natural graphite: what it is and its main uses","\u002Fblog\u002Fnatural-graphite-what-is-it-and-main-uses",[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":107},"minimark",[16,20,23,28,31,34,37,40,43,46,50,53,56,60,63,67,70,89,93],[17,18,19],"p",{},"It is compressible and malleable, in nature it is found in small hexagonal\ncrystals in the form of compacted, earthy, flaky, spherical aggregates.",[17,21,22],{},"Unlike diamond, graphite is very soft, although both have a carbon-based\ncomposition.",[24,25,27],"h2",{"id":26},"physical-and-chemical-characteristics-of-graphite","Physical and chemical characteristics of graphite",[17,29,30],{},"In nature, it is extremely abundant, due to its 80 to 90% carbon composition;\nhowever, to achieve a higher purity, further refining processes are necessary.",[17,32,33],{},"The aforementioned characteristics vary according to its geological location and\nits natural formation process.",[17,35,36],{},"Natural graphite comes in three forms:",[17,38,39],{},"ystalline flake graphite: Fnd in metamorphic rocks such as marble, quartz or\nmica, formed by small particles of flat plates. Composed of 70 to 96 % fixed\ncarbon. It is used, among others, for the production of graphite foil and industrial powders\nfoil.",[17,41,42],{},"orphous graphite: Fmed from rich hard coal sediments, it has some crystalline\nstructure, but the crystallines are not well defined. Less than 85% of its\ncomposition is fixed carbon.",[17,44,45],{},"ystalline vein graphite: Cstallizes in the form of veins, its origin is due to\nthe deposit of carbon in liquid or gaseous phase. Composed of 80% - 99% fixed\ncarbon.",[24,47,49],{"id":48},"some-uses-of-natural-graphite","Some uses of natural graphite",[17,51,52],{},"1.- y lubricants. Ahough they are solids, they are used to reduce friction\nbetween two surfaces that slide between them. 2.- rging release agents.his type\nof graphite allows metals at high temperatures not to adhere to the molds and\nensures the quality of the surface of each piece. 3.- illing muds. Ang the uses\nthat this type of graphite can have is as a lubricant inside the drilling wells,\nto reduce the friction between the wall of the well and the drill pipe. 4.-\nysical ground systems. Bmeans of natural graphite, \"backfill\" mixtures are\nformed for cathodic protection, which serve to maintain safety in electrical\nsystems. 5.- rbon adjustment in smelting.o improve the properties of steel, an\nadjustment is made by adding graphite.",[17,54,55],{},"If you are interested in acquiring natural graphite, either crystalline or\namorphous, schedule a call with one of our specialists. Our inventory is\ncomposed of quality carbon and graphite products, we guarantee immediate\ndelivery of domestic and imported products.",[24,57,59],{"id":58},"limitations-to-consider","Limitations to consider",[17,61,62],{},"Performance depends on graphite grade, grain orientation, temperature, load, pressure, speed, and operating environment. Material selection should be confirmed for your actual process conditions.",[24,64,66],{"id":65},"information-needed-for-a-quote","Information needed for a quote",[17,68,69],{},"To guide selection or prepare a quote, ESGRAF typically needs:",[71,72,73,77,80,83,86],"ul",{},[74,75,76],"li",{},"Application and operating conditions (temperature, atmosphere, load).",[74,78,79],{},"Dimensions, technical drawing, or CAD file when applicable.",[74,81,82],{},"Required quantity.",[74,84,85],{},"Requested grade or material currently in use.",[74,87,88],{},"Observed issue with the previous part or lubricant, if any.",[24,90,92],{"id":91},"request-a-quote","Request a quote",[17,94,95,96,101,102,106],{},"Share these details with our team at ",[97,98,100],"a",{"href":99},"\u002F","ESGRAF"," or ",[97,103,105],{"href":104},"\u002Fcontact","request information",". A specialist will review your application before recommending a grade or geometry.",{"title":108,"searchDepth":109,"depth":109,"links":110},"",2,[111,112,113,114,115],{"id":26,"depth":109,"text":27},{"id":48,"depth":109,"text":49},{"id":58,"depth":109,"text":59},{"id":65,"depth":109,"text":66},{"id":91,"depth":109,"text":92},"Use cases","translation","2020-01-27","Natural graphite is a soft, gray to black mineral, crystallizes in a hexagonal system, heat resistant and is an excellent conductor of electricity. It is compressible and malleable, in nature it is found in small hexagonal crystals in the form of compacted, earthy, flaky, spherical aggregates.","md","\u002Fassets\u002Fblog\u002Fnatural-graphite-what-is-it-and-main-uses.webp","2026-07-22",{},true,null,"\u002Fblog\u002Fgrafito-natural-que-es-y-principales-usos",{"title":5,"description":119},"blog\u002Fnatural-graphite-what-is-it-and-main-uses","36D6kugTnL_qRka8OW4MfoAKAZNinzADOvn0WBsyyTU",[131,137,143],{"path":132,"title":133,"description":134,"image":135,"date":136,"category":116},"\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":138,"title":139,"description":140,"image":141,"date":142,"category":116},"\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":144,"title":145,"description":146,"image":147,"date":148,"category":116},"\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",1785448976872]