What is Extruded Carbon?
Extruded carbon is a type of carbon material in which the carbon material is shaped by the extrusion process. Extrusion is a process that changes the cross-section of a material by passing it through a matrix of a certain shape. Extruded carbon can be found in many different forms, often used in a variety of industrial applications.
The properties of extruded carbon vary depending on the composition of the carbon material and the extrusion process. In general, some common characteristics of extruded carbon are:
- High Mechanical Strength: Extruded carbon can have high strength and hardness properties. These features are preferred in industrial applications where durability and performance are required.
- Low Density: The lightness of the carbon material makes extruded carbon a low density material. This feature is advantageous in applications requiring weight bearing or low weight.
- Chemical Resistance: Extruded carbon can be resistant to many chemicals. Therefore, it is a suitable option for materials used in chemical industries or aggressive environments.
- Heat Resistance: Extruded carbon is a material that can remain stable in high temperature conditions. It is preferred in the production of thermal insulation and durable components used in applications operating at high temperatures.
- Good Electrical Conductivity: Carbon material naturally has good electrical conductivity. Extruded carbon is used in applications requiring electrical conductivity.
Extruded carbon is produced with special industrial equipment and processes. Proper composition of the carbon material, extrusion parameters and forming process allow to obtain extruded carbon materials with the desired properties.
Extruded carbon is a material used in automotive, aerospace, energy, chemical, electronics and many other industrial sectors. For example, extruded carbon materials can be used for structural components, electric vehicle parts, heating elements, chemical reactors, heat exchangers and more.