Carbon powder is a fine, black or grayish powder made primarily of carbon (C) particles. It can be produced from various carbon-rich sources such as coal, petroleum, wood, or natural gas, and is often categorized based on its origin and purity. The physical and chemical properties of carbon powderâ??like high surface area, conductivity, and chemical stabilityâ??make it useful across multiple industries.
Composition:
Primary Element: Carbon (C)
Forms of Carbon Powder:
Activated Carbon: Highly porous, used for filtration and adsorption
Carbon Black: Fine black powder made from incomplete combustion of heavy petroleum products
Graphite Powder: Crystalline form of carbon with high electrical conductivity
Amorphous Carbon: Irregular, non-crystalline form of carbon
Charcoal Powder: Derived from wood or organic matter
Uses of Carbon Powder:
Filtration and Purification.
Activated carbon powder is used in water and air purification, removing impurities, odors, and chemicals through adsorption.
Batteries and Electronics.
Used as a conductive material in lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells.
Graphite powder is commonly used in electrical contacts and conductive coatings.
Pigments and Coatings.
Carbon black is used as a black pigment in inks, paints, plastics, and rubber products (like tires).
Metallurgy.
Carbon powder is used as a reducing agent in metal extraction and smelting processes.
Polishing and Lubrication.
Graphite and carbon powders are used in dry lubricants, polishing compounds, and mold release agents in various industrial processes.
Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals.
Activated carbon powder is also used in face masks, toothpastes, and as an ingredient in detox products.
