Cathode and Sidewall blocks are primarily used in the aluminum industry. We have a presence in both North and South America with manufacturing facilities in China. In addition to marketing and distributing, we offer technical support and keep blocks in stock.
| Properties | UOM | Test Standard | GB-73 | GB-8515 | GB-G | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Density | g/cc | ASTM C-838 | 1.92 | 1.96 | 1.90 | 1.94 | 2.16 | 2.20 |
| Bulk Density | g/cc | ASTM C-559 | 1.58 | 1.62 | 1.56 | 1.60 | 1.58 | 1.62 |
| Porosity | % | ASTM C-830 | – | 16 | – | 20 | – | 25 |
| Compressive Strength | MPa | ASTM C-695 | 24 | – | 32 | – | 18 | – |
| Flexural Strength | MPa | ASTM C-651 | 8 | – | 7.5 | – | 9 | – |
| Young’s Modulus | MPa | ASTM C-747 | – | 10 | – | 10 | – | 8 |
| Electrical Resistivity | µΩm | ASTM C-611 | 32 | 38 | 28 | 40 | 8 | 11 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 1/K▪10-6 | ASTM E-228 | – | 3.8 | – | 4 | – | 3.5 |
| Thermal Conductivity @ 30◦C | W/mK | ASTM C-201 | 12 | – | 7 | – | 80 | – |
| Ash Content | % | ASTM C-561 | – | 4 | – | 7 | – | 0.5 |
| Sodium Expansion | % | Rapoport | – | 0.7 | – | 0.7 | – | 0.7 |