Carbon Industry Annual Report 2023

 1 Definition, Type, Distribution, Application
1.1 Definition
1.1.1 Prebaked Anode

Prebaked anode, made from coal tar pitch and pet coke, is a key anode material in electrolytic cells for aluminum production.

1.1.2 Graphite Electrode

Graphite electrode is a kind of graphitic conductive material, made from CPC, coal tar pitch and needle coke.

1.1.3 Pet Coke

Petroleum coke, or pet coke, is a byproduct from the refining of crude oil. It consists mostly of carbon, with variable amounts of sulfurs and heavy metals.

1.1.4 Coal Tar Pitch

Coal tar pitch is produced by distilling or heat-treating coal tar, which is a by-product of the production of coke or coal gas.

1.1.5 Calcined Pet Coke (CPC)

Calcined petroleum coke (CPC) is the product from calcining petroleum coke.
.Asian Metal Copyright1 Prebaked Anode Prebaked anode, made from coal tar pitch and pet coke, is a key anode material in electrolytic cells for aluminum productionAsian Metal Copyright