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Petroleum Coke

Petroleum Coke

What is Petroleum Coke?

Petroleum Coke is a black carbon material, resembling coal in appearance, but:

  • Contains a higher carbon content than coal
  • Produced from the coking process in oil refineries (light materials are separated, leaving the coke)

Main Types of Petcoke

Type Use Description
Green Petcoke Raw Industrial Fuel Unprocessed – contains high moisture and volatile matter
Calcined Petcoke Aluminum Industry – Graphite Thermally processed – higher density and carbon purity
Fuel Grade Petcoke Cement and Iron Factories Contains high sulfur content – used as fuel
Anode Grade Petcoke Aluminum Anodes Low sulfur – used in the production of carbon anodes

Typical Technical Specifications

Property Fuel Grade Anode Grade Calcined
Fixed Carbon ≥ 85% ≥ 90% ≥ 98.5%
Sulfur 3% – 7% ≤ 3% ≤ 1%
Ash ≤ 1% ≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.2%
Moisture ≤ 8% ≤ 3% 0%
Processing Temperature – – Up to 1350°C

Industrial Uses

  • Cement factories – alternative to coal due to high density High Energy
  • Aluminum industry – Calcined Petcoke for making anodes in electrolytic cells
  • Iron and steel industry – as a carbon source for producing cast iron
  • Industrial graphite industry – in graphite electrodes
  • Not used as household fuel or in engines due to high sulfur and emissions

Main Producing Countries

  • United States
  • Saudi Arabia (Aramco)
  • India
  • China
  • Russia
  • Canada

Documents Required for Import

  • Certificate of Origin (COO)
  • SGS Analysis Certificate
  • Customs Certificate
  • Bill of Lading (B/L)
  • MSDS (Safety Data Sheet)

Packaging and Shipping

  • Shipped in bulk on large vessels
  • Can be packed in jumbo bags (1-ton capacity)
  • Requires safe storage due to its flammable and dusty nature

Environmental Notes

  • Contains high sulfur and ash content (Fuel Grade)
  • Its use is subject to strict environmental regulations in: Europe and America
  • Permitted on a wider scale in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa

Gopix – Your Commercial Broker for Petcoke

At Gopix Global Trading, we offer you:

  • Direct access to oil refineries and producing factories
  • Providing quotations within 48 hours
  • Technical support in selecting the right type for your industry
  • CIF or FOB shipping depending on the country

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