• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • Capacitors
  • Resistors
  • Inductors
  • Filters
  • Fuses
  • Non-linear Passives
  • Applications
  • Integrated Passives
  • Oscillators
  • Passive Sensors
  • New Technologies
  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automotive
  • Industrial
  • Market & Supply Chain
  • Medical
  • RF & Microwave
  • Telecommunication

Energizer Resources Confirms Specialty Graphite Foil Manufactured from Molo Graphite Concentrate

7.11.2015

Euroquartz Releases SMD VCXO Low Jitter HF Oscillator

26.5.2022
Crusher at the Wodgina lithium mine in Western Australia. Image courtesy of Mineral Resources.

Restart of Wodgina Mine is a Good News for Tantalum and Lithium Supply Chain

26.5.2022

Vishay Introduces Highest Energy Density Wet Tantalum Capacitors

26.5.2022

Impact of Ripple Current on Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Lifetime

25.5.2022
  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • EPCI Advertisement & Membership
  • About
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Passive Components Blog
  • Home
  • NewsFilter
    • All
    • Aerospace & Defence
    • Antenna
    • Applications
    • Automotive
    • Capacitors
    • Filters
    • Fuses
    • Inductors
    • Industrial
    • Integrated Passives
    • Market & Supply Chain
    • Medical
    • New Materials & Supply
    • New Technologies
    • Non-linear Passives
    • Oscillators
    • Passive Sensors
    • Resistors
    • RF & Microwave
    • Telecommunication

    Euroquartz Releases SMD VCXO Low Jitter HF Oscillator

    Crusher at the Wodgina lithium mine in Western Australia. Image courtesy of Mineral Resources.

    Restart of Wodgina Mine is a Good News for Tantalum and Lithium Supply Chain

    Vishay Introduces Highest Energy Density Wet Tantalum Capacitors

    Impact of Ripple Current on Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Lifetime

    A set of printed sample cubes showcasing the effects of laser power and print speed on the magnetic core structures. Image source: Tallinn University of Technology

    Researchers 3D Printed Superior Soft Magnetic Cores with Laser Additive Process

    TDK Introduces Improved Performance PFC Capacitors

    Yageo Venture to Acquire 30% of APEC and Step Into Semiconductor MOSFET Business

    Vishay NTC Thermistor LTspice Simulation for PID Optimization; Vishay Webinar

    Stackpole Presents High Current Metal Shunt Resistors

    Trending Tags

    • Ripple Current
    • RF
    • Leakage Current
    • Tantalum vs Ceramic
    • Snubber
    • Low ESR
    • Feedthrough
    • Derating
    • Dielectric Constant
    • New Products
    • Market Reports
  • VideoFilter
    • All
    • Antenna videos
    • Capacitor videos
    • Filter videos
    • Fuse videos
    • Inductor videos
    • Non-linear passives videos
    • Oscillator videos
    • Passive sensors videos
    • Resistor videos
    • Sensors

    Vishay NTC Thermistor LTspice Simulation for PID Optimization; Vishay Webinar

    Coverlay – More than a Flexible Soldermask Substitute; WE Webinar

    Soldering THT Components by SMD Reflow Assembly; WE Webinar

    Strain Gage Resistive Sensor Simulation; Vishay Video

    EMC Filters Explained – from Component to Design; WE Webinar

    How to Avoid EMI Noise on Data Cable by Isolated Power Module; WE askLorandt Video

    Introduction to Wireless Power Transfer; WE Webinar

    How to Pass Conducted Emissions Using Line Filters; WE Webinar

    EMI Debugging of a Low Power Buck Converter; WE Webinar

    Trending Tags

    • Capacitors explained
    • Inductors explained
    • Resistors explained
    • Filters explained
    • Application Video Guidelines
    • EMC
    • New Products
    • Ripple Current
    • Simulation
    • Tantalum vs Ceramic
  • Knowledge Blog
  • Preferred Suppliers
  • Who is Who
  • Events
  • Home
  • NewsFilter
    • All
    • Aerospace & Defence
    • Antenna
    • Applications
    • Automotive
    • Capacitors
    • Filters
    • Fuses
    • Inductors
    • Industrial
    • Integrated Passives
    • Market & Supply Chain
    • Medical
    • New Materials & Supply
    • New Technologies
    • Non-linear Passives
    • Oscillators
    • Passive Sensors
    • Resistors
    • RF & Microwave
    • Telecommunication

    Euroquartz Releases SMD VCXO Low Jitter HF Oscillator

    Crusher at the Wodgina lithium mine in Western Australia. Image courtesy of Mineral Resources.

    Restart of Wodgina Mine is a Good News for Tantalum and Lithium Supply Chain

    Vishay Introduces Highest Energy Density Wet Tantalum Capacitors

    Impact of Ripple Current on Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors Lifetime

    A set of printed sample cubes showcasing the effects of laser power and print speed on the magnetic core structures. Image source: Tallinn University of Technology

    Researchers 3D Printed Superior Soft Magnetic Cores with Laser Additive Process

    TDK Introduces Improved Performance PFC Capacitors

    Yageo Venture to Acquire 30% of APEC and Step Into Semiconductor MOSFET Business

    Vishay NTC Thermistor LTspice Simulation for PID Optimization; Vishay Webinar

    Stackpole Presents High Current Metal Shunt Resistors

    Trending Tags

    • Ripple Current
    • RF
    • Leakage Current
    • Tantalum vs Ceramic
    • Snubber
    • Low ESR
    • Feedthrough
    • Derating
    • Dielectric Constant
    • New Products
    • Market Reports
  • VideoFilter
    • All
    • Antenna videos
    • Capacitor videos
    • Filter videos
    • Fuse videos
    • Inductor videos
    • Non-linear passives videos
    • Oscillator videos
    • Passive sensors videos
    • Resistor videos
    • Sensors

    Vishay NTC Thermistor LTspice Simulation for PID Optimization; Vishay Webinar

    Coverlay – More than a Flexible Soldermask Substitute; WE Webinar

    Soldering THT Components by SMD Reflow Assembly; WE Webinar

    Strain Gage Resistive Sensor Simulation; Vishay Video

    EMC Filters Explained – from Component to Design; WE Webinar

    How to Avoid EMI Noise on Data Cable by Isolated Power Module; WE askLorandt Video

    Introduction to Wireless Power Transfer; WE Webinar

    How to Pass Conducted Emissions Using Line Filters; WE Webinar

    EMI Debugging of a Low Power Buck Converter; WE Webinar

    Trending Tags

    • Capacitors explained
    • Inductors explained
    • Resistors explained
    • Filters explained
    • Application Video Guidelines
    • EMC
    • New Products
    • Ripple Current
    • Simulation
    • Tantalum vs Ceramic
  • Knowledge Blog
  • Preferred Suppliers
  • Who is Who
  • Events
No Result
View All Result
Passive Components Blog
No Result
View All Result

Energizer Resources Confirms Specialty Graphite Foil Manufactured from Molo Graphite Concentrate

7.11.2015
Reading Time: 4 mins read
0 0
0
SHARES
76
VIEWS

source: ECN article

Thu, 10/29/2015 – 9:36am by The Associated Press

RelatedPosts

Euroquartz Releases SMD VCXO Low Jitter HF Oscillator

Restart of Wodgina Mine is a Good News for Tantalum and Lithium Supply Chain

Vishay Introduces Highest Energy Density Wet Tantalum Capacitors

Energizer Resources Inc. announces that it has received confirmation that an independent third party has successfully manufactured a graphite foil from the Company’s Molo flake graphite concentrate and that initial test results indicate it has met all specifications and quality requirements for specialty graphite foil applications.

Independent advanced testing was performed by a leading European manufacturer of carbon-based products, who is recognized as a global leader in the use of natural flake graphite for the production of graphite foils for smartphones and tablets, gasket materials in automotive, petroleum, chemical and nuclear industries, and conductive plates in fuel cells and vanadium redox batteries. Energizer is a under a non-disclosure and confidentially agreement with this manufacturer.

 

The purpose of these tests being conducted was to ascertain the potential for Energizer’s Molo deposit to be an alternative and sustainable natural source of flake graphite concentrate for the purpose of supplying the expandable graphite and specialty graphite foil applications market.

Energizer’s President and CEO Craig Scherba, P. Geo. stated, “We are pleased to receive a highly reputable, third-party validation that our Molo concentrate can produce a high-quality, expandable graphite product to manufacture a graphite foil for specialty applications. This positions Energizer well for yet another high demand market for flake graphite.”

Testing consisted of two separate 5 kilogram samples of +48 mesh (jumbo flake) Molo concentrate, grading 97% carbon, which was produced using a simple flotation process. It was then purified with standard methods to greater than 99.9% and then thermally expanded by the manufacturer and made into a foil.

Test results confirmed that the expansion volume of the Molo flake concentrate exceeded the current minimum performance standards of greater than 500 cc/g (less than 2g/l) required by this manufacturer for its specialty products, while detecting no known impurities. While Energizer has received only positive results to date from other end-users who have tested for expanded graphite applications, the testing procedures undertaken by this specific manufacture is understood to be one of the most advanced of any end-market producer and is regarded as having the most stringent product quality and testing standards in the industry.

Results also confirmed that the minimum flake size required by this manufacturer for expandable graphite applications is +48 mesh (jumbo flake) and must be free of specific impurities. As confirmed by the Company’s Feasibility Study dated February 6th, 2015 titled ‘Molo Feasibility Study’, 23.6% of the flake from the Molo deposit would qualify as +48 mesh (jumbo size) variety.

Expandable graphite (foils) is the fastest growing market for flake graphite and represents approximately 10% of the global consumption of natural graphite. Expandable graphite in its foil form is used as a heat sink and sealant for consumer electronics, specifically in smartphones, tablets, laptop screens, flat panel televisions and solar panel arrays. Foils are also used in fuel cells, vanadium redox flow batteries, in seals and gaskets for the chemical and automotive industries, fire retardants, and many other products.

Next Steps

Based on these results, it has been confirmed that Energizer now qualifies to move to the next stage in the manufacturer’s product evaluation process, which is to provide a large bulk sample of concentrate for the purpose of conducting a full production run of graphite foil. Pending a successful production run test, the foil produced would be sent down to the party’s end-customers to be evaluated for use in their respective product applications.

Energizer is currently in discussions with this manufacturer regarding expected timelines and logistics regarding this next stage, including discussions on potential off-take agreements pending a successful trial.

Quick Facts

— Only jumbo flake graphite (+48 mesh) can only be used to produce expanded graphite for foil applications. — Many flake deposits that do contain jumbo flake material do not meet the required expansion coefficient needed for foil applications (source: independent foil producers) — Approximately 40,000 tonnes per year of flake graphite (approx. 10% of global output) is consumed globally in the manufacturing of expanded graphite for foils (source: Industrial Minerals Graphite Report) — Graphite foils act as a very effective disperser of heat (heat sink) and as a sealant. Every solar panel tablet, smartphone and flat-panel television contains a sheet of graphite foil to help keep your device cool and dust free. Not even 10 years ago, the use of graphite foils as a heat sink in consumer electronics was extremely small — The conductive plates in a fuel cell and vanadium redox battery are made up of numerous graphite foil sheets, stacked together. — Jumbo flake graphite at 94%-97%C (carbon) ranges between $1800- $2,000/tonne. Purified material at greater than 99.9%C sells for approx. $3,000/tonne. (source: Industrial Minerals price database)

 

 

Related Posts

Capacitors

GAM Introduces Tantalum and Niobium Powders for Cold Spray Applications

19.5.2022
46
New Materials & Supply

Electroninks Enhanced Ultra-Fine Silver Ink Ready for Aerosol Jet Printing

4.5.2022
13
Capacitors

High CV Capacitor Grade Tantalum Powder Enabling High Energy Tantalum Capacitors

11.3.2022
82

Popular Posts

  • Understanding High-Precision Resistor Temperature Coefficient of Resistance

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • What is a Dielectric Constant of Plastic Materials ?

    4 shares
    Share 4 Tweet 0
  • Ripple Current and its Effects on the Performance of Capacitors

    3 shares
    Share 3 Tweet 0
  • Capacitor Selection for Coupling and Decoupling Applications

    28 shares
    Share 28 Tweet 0
  • How to Choose the Right Inductor for DC-DC Buck Applications

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Newsletter Subscription

 

  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • EPCI Advertisement & Membership
  • About

© 2021 EPCI - Premium Passive Components Educational and Information Site

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Video
  • Knowledge Blog
  • Preferred Suppliers
  • Events

© 2021 EPCI - Premium Passive Components Educational and Information Site

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.