What Is Graphite and What Makes It So Special?

Graphite and Diamonds are the only 2 naturally formed polymers of Carbon. The essential difference between the two is simply structure – Graphite is 2 dimensional where as Diamonds are 3. Graphite’s unique combination of planar structure, relatively pure carbon composition, and metamorphic origin give it  valuable characteristics such as;  being an excellent conductor of heat and electricity, having the highest natural strength and stiffness of any material and even the ability to maintain its strength and stability to temperatures in excess of 3,600^OC. It is also very resistant to chemical attack. At the same time, it is one of the lightest of all reinforcing agents and has high natural lubricity. These powerful set of properties offer an incredible range of applications the commercial world has yet to see.

Imagine a material mined from the earth that is stronger than steel, harder than diamonds but as flexible and transparent as saran wrap, with a higher intrinsic mobility than silicon, 100 times more conductive than Copper and comes “packaged” as a thin sheet only 1 atom thick that you can actually see with the naked eye and form into any shape you want. This is Graphene, a form of Graphite being hailed as the miracle material and is breaking through historical scientific limits changing the way we live.

Rapidly rising demand should put graphite on investors' radar

The Critical Metals Report spoke with Ryan Fletcher (Director of Zimtu Capital) on the growing demand for graphite.  Fletcher states that the demand for graphite is growing rapidly and should be a key mineral on every investors radar.  From the expanding consumer electronics and  electric vehicle market to the historically applications for steel and pencils, graphite demand is poised increase in demand more than three fold by 2020. To read to the full interview by clicking here.

Hybrids, EVs everywhere at Detroit auto show

cars were displayed at the Detroit Auto Show; while 2012 has hybrid vehicles being shown by every major automaker.  With the explosion of the Hybrid and EV market, graphite demand is poised to increase dramatically. Read more about the new Hybrids and EVs displayed at the Detroit Auto Show by clicking here.

Graphene could revolutionise electronics and other applications

http://eandt.theiet.org/news/2012/oct/graphene-roadmap.cfm

Graphene – The Future in a Pencil Trace (Video)

http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/graphene-the-future-in-a-pencil-trace/

Graphene Flagship (Video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CoPVmWKraI&feature=player_embedded&noredirect=1

Future Applications of Graphene - Video

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/315235

Research and Markets: The Global Graphene Market to Grow At A CAGR Of 58.7 Percent over the Period 2015-2020

http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/318b5a/global_graphene_ma 

Graphite…Set To Go Critical In 2012

http://www.beatthemarketstockpicks.com/2012/01/graphite-set-to-go-critical-in-2012.html