Abstract: A method of forming a graphitic carbon body employs compression and resistance heating of a stock blend of a carbon material and a binder material. During molding of the body, resistance heating is accompanied by application of mechanical pressure to increase the density and carbonization of the resulting preform body. The preform can then be subjected to a graphitization temperature to form a graphite article.

Abstract: A method of forming a graphitic carbon body employs compression and resistance heating of a stock blend of a carbon material and a binder material. During molding of the body, resistance heating is accompanied by application of mechanical pressure to increase the density and carbonization of the resulting preform body. The preform can then be subjected to a graphitization temperature to form a graphite article.

Abstract: A carbon fiber centrifugal head includes an interior mechanism that at least partially controls flow of precursor material to exterior holes of the head during spinning.

Abstract: A method of forming a graphitic carbon body employs compression and resistance heating of a stock blend of a carbon material and a binder material. During molding of the body, resistance heating is accompanied by application of mechanical pressure to increase the density and carbonization of the resulting preform body. The preform can then be subjected to a graphitization temperature to form a graphite article.

Abstract: A method of forming a graphitic carbon body employs compression and resistance heating of a stock blend of a carbon material and a binder material. During molding of the body, resistance heating is accompanied by application of mechanical pressure to increase the density and carbonization of the resulting preform body. The preform can then be subjected to a graphitization temperature to form a graphite article.

Abstract: Plugs of pitch and intercalated graphite flakes that exfoliate when heated for graphite electrode joint assemblies. The plug may be inserted into the joint area of a graphite electrode assembly prior to assembly in the electrode column of an electrothermal furnace. Upon heating, the pitch melts and the treated flake exfoliates, forcing the pitch into the idle flank and void areas of the joint socket, increasing mechanical resistance, decreasing electrical and thermal resistance, and increasing joint locking mechanical strength. Also disclosed are composites comprising pitch and intercalated graphite flakes.