Graphite

Where does graphite come from and why study it?

Graphite is a naturally occurring form of crystalline carbon arranged in a hexagonal structure. This material, known for its remarkable properties, is abundant and easily accessible through both mining and synthetic production methods.

This material’s excellent conductivity, lubricity, and thermal stability have secured its place in industries such as electronics, energy storage, aerospace, and more.

As researchers continue to explore and enhance graphite’s capabilities, it remains a vital component in the advancement of new materials, driving progress toward a sustainable and technologically advanced future.

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Graphite application notes

The surface area of graphite is indeed of significant importance, especially in applications where the interaction between graphite and other substances or materials is crucial. Graphite’s versatility is reflected in its wide range of applications across various sectors. The SA-9650 surface area analyzer proved to be an ideal instrument for measuring the surface area of graphite both by single and multi-point analysis.

RBM spectrum that represents tubes with at least 3 different properties.

Raman has shown a high potential in characterizing the SWCNTs' structure. The correlation between knowledge about structure with physical and chemical properties about the tubes make the technique extremely powerful to control the quality of the SWCNTs for specific applications. Raman spectrometer capabilities like spatial resolution, spectral resolution and excitation wavelength versatility have been examined. Beside Raman, preliminary fluorescence studies are describing the potential of the technique.

Spectra of carbon films that require a fit with 2 and 3 bands.

The Raman spectra of the various forms of elemental carbon are very sensitive to the type of nearest neighbour bonding, and to intermediate and long range order. In many cases Raman spectroscopy is the technique of choice for characterization of carbon materials. Correlation of Raman spectral features with tribological properties can facilitate the deposition of carbon films.

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HORIBA Solutions

HORIBA offers a range of instruments that can be used to analyze and measure graphite raw materials. These instruments are designed to provide precise and comprehensive analysis of the physical and chemical properties of graphite.

By using these HORIBA instruments, researchers and industry professionals can gain comprehensive insights into the properties and quality of graphite raw materials, facilitating their effective use in various advanced material applications.