Raw Materials

Raw Materials

Graphite | Synthetic

Graphite | Synthetic

Synthetic is the most commonly used graphite, but carbon intensity is a challenge The high costs associated with synthetic graphite stem from its graphitization process, which requires prolonged high temperature heating to remove impurities.

Production location plays a role in carbon intensity depending on energy source used

Source: Minviro for Northern Graphite, East Asia Qinghai Securities Co., Ltd,

Electricity prices have large impact on manufacturing costs

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