Graphite from Colombia
Mainly amorphous
Our graphite is mostly located in the center of the country, allowing us to use either the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean for global exports.
PAJA FORMATION
Eastern Cordillera of Colombia
Graphite potential areas in green located in the eastern Cordillera of Colombia.
Amorphous Graphite
Use
Amorphous graphite is a versatile, cost-effective material used in lubricants, refractories, metallurgy, pencils, batteries, friction products, and coatings, though its lower purity and crystallinity make it less ideal for high-tech applications like lithium-ion battery anodes compared to synthetic or flake graphite.
Profile
Amorphous graphite, sourced from coal seams or metamorphic rock formations in countries like China, Colombia, Mexico, and North Korea, appears as a fine, powdery, dull black or gray material with an earthy, soft texture and less luster than flake or vein graphite.
Characteristics
Amorphous graphite has a microcrystalline structure with 70-85% carbon content, a soft Mohs hardness of 1-2, a density of 2.0-2.2 g/cm³, moderate thermal conductivity, lower electrical conductivity, and more impurities compared to flake or vein graphite, limiting its use in high-conductivity or premium applications.
