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How do you make graphite expandable?

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Expandable and Exfoliated graphite both are made of the naturally occurring mineral graphite. Molecular can be embedded between layers of graphite because graphite has a layered structure. Graphite sulfurate can be made expandable by adding acid. The graphite sheet can expand up to twice its volume if heated. The main products available on the market have a starting temperature in the 200-degree range. Flattened flakes can appear “worm-like”, with a length of several millimeters.

What does expandable graphite do?
Flame retardant agent
Flame retardant is one of the most important uses of expandable graphite. Exposed to heat, expandable graphite expands and forms a layer of expansion on its surface. This helps to slow down fire spreading and reduces dangers from smoke and toxic gases.

Graphite foil
Expanded graphite can also be compressed to create foil. These can be used to make radiators, seals, or radiators which are resistant to heat and chemical.

Expandable Graphite for Metalurgy
The use of expandable graphite in metalurgical to cover melting and moulds is another reason. It is also used in metallurgy as an insulator or oxidation protectant.

Expandable Graphite for Chemical Industry
Expandable graphite can be used in paints or varnishes.

Make graphite more expandable.
Natural graphite is treated with acid and an oxidant bath to make expandable graphite. Common oxidants include hydrogen peroxide (or potassium permanganate) and chromic acids. Concentrated sulfuric or nitric acid are the most common oxidants. The reaction occurs at temperatures between 30°C and 130°C for about 4 hours. The reaction is complete and the flakes must be rinsed off with water before being dried. The graphite’s production conditions as well the particle size will affect both the temperature of the graphite and its expansion rate. The graphite’s fineness determines the temperature and the expansion rate.

What three kinds of graphite are there?
Graphite comes in two forms: synthetic graphite (natural graphite) and regular graphite.
Three types of natural graphite exist. All three are made of graphite of natural origin. The three main forms of natural graphite are flake graphite (amorphous), flake graphite (crystalline veined), and crystalline-veined graphite. They all have unique properties that make them suitable for specific applications.

Why is expandable graphite so important?
Graphite’s layered structure allows for molecules to be interwoven between its layers. As intercalation agents, sulfur compounds and nitrogen compounds are often used. The heat causes these layers to separate and then the graphite sheet expands.

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