Jan 9 2012 Energizer Resources Update from Brent Nykoliation
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Jan 9 2012 Energizer Resources Update from Brent Nykoliation - Graphite and Steel Energizer Resources Inc. EnergizerResources Monday January 9, 2012
Dear Energizer Enthusiasts, When one mentions graphite, most people likely think of a pencil. An equal number would probably be surprised to know that pencils only account for about 14% of the worlds graphite consumption. Like vanadium, traditional demand for graphite today is largely tied to the steel industry, which accounts for about 52% of total graphite demand. Graphite and Steel As I mentioned in my note last week, graphite is an excellent conductor of heat, maintains its strength and stability to temperatures in excess of 3,600C and is very resistant to chemical attack. These characteristics make it ideal for various aspects of steel making; as a liner for ladles and crucibles (used to hold molten metal) as a component in bricks, which line furnaces (refractories) as an agent to increase the carbon content (strength) of steel in graphite electrodes, which are used exclusively in steel mills electric arc furnaces to help melt scrap metal Industrial demand for graphite has been growing at about +5% per annum for most of this decade due to the ongoing industrialization on China, India and other emerging economies. Graphite and Automotive Engineering Because graphite is one of the lightest of all reinforcing agents and has high natural lubricity, it plays an integral role in automobiles. Graphite is a crucial material in cylinder heads, gaskets, clutch materials, exhaust systems and motors. Graphite enabled the world to replace asbestos as the main component in disk brake pads and linings and in doing so, provided another benefit - quiet brakes. Graphite resists noise; so squeaky breaks have been greatly reduced thanks to graphite. Three words to remember Carbon Fiber Technology Graphite is the key material for ultra lightweight carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs). Long employed in aerospace and Formula One racing, it is becoming increasingly important in the quest for lighter-weight materials to reduce fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions in everyday vehicles. In September 2011 Germanys SGL Carbon Group, the worlds largest carbon graphite company and the exclusive supplier of brake pads to BMW, announced a joint venture with BMW Group to manufacture CFRPs for use in the new BMW i electric vehicles. Carbon fiber technology will fundamentally change the car industry and German car manufacturers are already strengthening their focus on lightweight construction and the use of CFRPs. In November 2011, BMW acquired 15.2% stake in SGL Carbon, just eight months after Volkswagen took a stake of almost 10% in the company. This Wednesdays topic - Graphites role in consumer electronics. Best Regards, Brent Nykoliation Vice-President, Business Development Energizer
