Results for tag: "Pitch Coke"

Pitch coke is a type of carbonaceous material derived from the distillation of coal tar or petroleum residues, which distinguishes it from the more commonly known thermal or steam coal used primarily for electricity generation. Unlike the softer varieties of coal, pitch coke is known for its hard, dense structure and high carbon purity. It is often used in the anode production for the aluminium industry and in the manufacturing of graphite electrodes utilized in electric arc furnaces in the steel industry. Furthermore, the material exhibits low levels of impurities such as sulfur and ash, qualifying it for specialty carbon applications where high-quality coke is essential. The pitch coke market operates within a specialized segment of the coal industry, focusing on users that require high-grade carbon for industrial processes. Companies involved in the production and distribution of pitch coke include: - Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation: A diversified chemical company that produces pitch coke as part of its carbon products portfolio. - Baosteel Group: A major Chinese steel conglomerate that also produces carbon materials, including pitch coke, for various applications. - POSCO: A leading steelmaking company that extends its operations to include the production of pitch coke as a by-product. - Rain Industries Limited: An integrated producer of carbon products and chemicals, with pitch coke as part of its offering. - Seadrift Coke L.P.: A subsidiary of GrafTech International, Seadrift supplies petroleum needle coke, a key raw material used in the production of graphite electrodes. Show Less Read more