Graphite is often found as flakes or crystalline layers in metamorphic rocks such as marble, schist, and gneisses. Graphite may also be found in organic-rich shales and coal beds. In these cases, the graphite itself probably resulted from the metamorphosis of dead plant and animal matter. The strongest material in the universe may be the whimsically named "nuclear pasta." You can find this substance in the crust of neutron stars. This amazing super-dense material is 10 billion times harder to break than steel. Global mine graphite production was 1,037,000 tonnes in 2021, up 7% compared to the previous year. China is the leading global producer, accounting for 79% of production in 2021. Canada ranks ninth for natural graphite production, producing less than 1% of global natural graphite. How is graphite different from a pencil?
Pencils are made from graphite. Graphite is a form of carbon (diamond is also a form of carbon, so it's always nice to think you're drawing with diamonds, he he). Carbon also exists in charcoal. A graphite pencil lead has mainly two powdery components: graphite and clay. Graphite is the dark gray material usually found encased within a wooden pencil. It comes in many forms, but we commonly find it within a pencil. Currently, there is no viable alternative to graphite, so Benchmark says shortages could last for 20 years. It says graphite production must be diversified outside of China. Commodity reporting agency Fastmarkets forecasts the natural graphite market to remain largely in deficit until 2025. If you are looking for high quality, high purity, and cost-effective graphite, or if you require the latest price, please email contact mis-asia.
