Stargraf 5000 is a homogenous graphite
gasketing material.
Typical properties
Stargraf 5000 (98 % pure)
PROPERTIES
Melting Point
3650 °C
Tensile Strength
5.5 MN/sq.m. (800
psi)
Ash
Content
2 %
Leachable
Chloride ion content
50 p.p.m.
Leachable
Fluoride ion content
50 p.p.m.
TEMPERATURE
RANGE
Inert or Reducing
atmospheres
Cryogenic to 3000
°C
Oxidising atmospheres
Cryogenic to 450
°C
Stargraf 5000i can also be supplied with
an inhibitor to increase its oxidation and corrosion resistance.
Chemical stability
The high purity Stargraf 5000 is chemically inert to most medias,
allowing for its choice on the most critical of applications. (Please
note its limitations on oxidising compounds.)
Nuclear grade For nuclear applications, Stargraf 5000 is also available in a
high purity 99.9 % grade.