About Graphite
Graphite Characteristics
Graphite is not Lead(Pb).
“Kokuen” is Japanese for black lead or graphite which has a structure similar to sumi ink, charcoal, and carbon black.
The difference in crystal formation is what gives it different characteristics from its brother the diamond.
The 4 characteristics of graphite are its superior lubricancy, conductivity, fireproofness, and acid and alkaline proof qualities. Our job is to refine it in such a way as to achieve 100% of its potential.
Some examples of its lubricating qualities are found in its use in pencil lead, bullet train pantographs, and vehicle brake pads. The manufacture of aluminum foil, and engine crank shafts would be impossible without graphite.
It is used for battery/condenser/capacitor in many different forms of powder,paint,coated product taking advantage of its conductivity. And also conductive paint is used for like all sorts of printing circuit the electronic component.
Graphite is not a highly visible material but it is vital for industry, nevertheless.
We are the only consistent manufacturer of graphite products in the world. The more “high-tech” industry the more graphite will be in demand.
Graphite Types
Crystal Structure
The crystal structure of graphite consists of carbon atoms.
The carbon atoms within a graphite layer plane from a regular hexagonal network with a C-C distance of 1.421Å.
As described by the figure at left the layer planes are stacked parallel to each other at 3.354Å apart. One alternative lattice, with stacking sequence ABAB-,has a hexagonal unit cell (Hexagonal System),
as shown in the figure Another alternating (ABCABC-) stacking sequence results in a rhombohedral unit cell (Rhombohedral System).
It is also evident from the diagram that conductivity and lubrication is due to the perfect layer structure.