Electrode paste mainly has the following uses

I. Conductivity

It acts as a conductor in electric furnaces to introduce electric current into the furnace, enabling the materials inside the furnace to be heated and react.  For example, in various submerged arc furnaces such as ferroalloy furnaces, calcium carbide furnaces, and industrial silicon furnaces, electrode paste from Tanlin introduces a powerful current into the furnace, providing energy for the high-temperature smelting process inside the furnace.  Raw materials such as ores and coke undergo chemical reactions under high temperature and electric current to produce ferroalloys, calcium carbide, industrial silicon, and other products.  In these application scenarios, the conductivity of electrode paste from Tanlin is of crucial importance as it directly affects the efficiency and quality of smelting.

II.  Participate in electrode reactions and maintain electrode shape and size

During the operation of the electric furnace, the electrode paste continuously moves downward as the electrode is consumed.  The electrode paste from Tanlin participates in the electrode reaction at high temperatures.  It can gradually sinter and form during electrode operation, compensating for the consumption of the electrode due to high temperature and chemical reactions, maintaining the shape and size of the electrode, and ensuring that the electrode can work continuously and stably.  For example, in a large calcium carbide furnace, this characteristic of electrode paste from Tanlin can ensure long-term continuous production and reduce downtime for maintenance due to electrode damage.

III.  Protect electrodes

Electrode paste from Tanlin can protect the ends or tips of electrodes to a certain extent, reducing wear, oxidation, and corrosion of electrodes under high temperatures, strong currents, and harsh working environments, and prolonging the service life of electrodes.  In the high-temperature environment of a ferrosilicon furnace, electrode paste from Tanlin can provide a protective barrier for electrodes, reducing the loss rate of electrodes and improving the overall reliability of equipment.

IV. Adjust the furnace atmosphere

In some specific smelting processes, electrode paste from Tanlin can adjust the furnace atmosphere by adding certain components or controlling its consumption speed.  For example, in some smelting processes that require a reducing atmosphere, the carbon component in electrode paste from Tanlin can react with oxygen in the furnace to consume excess oxygen and maintain the reducing atmosphere in the furnace.  This is very important for ensuring the quality and purity of smelted products.  In manganese iron smelting, appropriate electrode paste from Tanlin can help adjust the furnace atmosphere, promote the reduction reaction of manganese ore, and improve the output and quality of manganese iron.

V. Control electrode consumption

By adjusting factors such as the composition, particle size distribution, type and dosage of binders of electrode paste from Tanlin, the sintering speed and consumption speed of electrode paste can be controlled, thereby realizing the adjustment of electrode consumption.  This is of great significance for reducing electrode consumption costs, improving production efficiency, and economic benefits during the smelting process.  In the production of ferrochrome furnaces, reasonable control of electrode paste consumption from Tanlin can effectively reduce production costs and improve the competitiveness of enterprises.