Aluminium Industry: Binder Pitch is used for manufacturing of pre-baked and soderberg anodes in the aluminium industry. These anodes are used in the electrolysis process of extracting aluminium from alumina
TCPL has Binder Pitch manufacturing facilities of international standards with some of the best equipment, latest technology and strict processes and quality control. A melting & CT Processing station in Central India will provide better and prompt service to the customers. TETHYS Melting & CT Processing Unit is based in a region which houses almost 70% of the volume of aluminium manufacturing.
Binder Pitch is used for manufacturing of electrodes in the graphite industry. CTP constitutes around 40 percent of graphite electrode by volume, with large part of the balance accounted for by Coke/C.P.C
Binder Pitch is supplied both in solid and liquid form. Solid pitch is packed in 50kg and 1mt bags. Liquid pitch is transported through a dedicated fleet of specialised tankers with heating facility.
| S.No | Test Parameters | Unit | Testing Method | Specifications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium Grade | Graphite Grade | ||||
| 1 | Softening Point ( Mettler) | C | ASTM D-3107-87 | 104 to 117 | 105 to 111 |
| 2 | Quinolene Insoluble matter | % | ASTM D-2318-86 | 7 to 12 | 10 to 16 |
| 3 | Toluene Insoluble Matter | % | ASTM D-4312 | 30 to 37 | 26 to 30 |
| 4 | Beta Resin | % | Calculation (QI-TI) | 21 TO 28 | 16 Min |
| 5 | Coking Value | % | ASTM D-2416-84 | 56 Min | 54 Min |
| 6 | Viscosity at 180 C Viscosity at 176 C |
Cps Cps |
ASTM D-4402 ASTM D-4402 |
1800 Max -- |
300 to 600 200 to 400 |
| 7 | Density | g/cc | ASTM D-2320 | 1.3 Min | 1.3 Min |
| 8 | Ash | % | ASTM D-2415-66 | 0.25 Max |
0.25 Max |
| 9 | Flash Point (C.O.C) | C | ASTM D-92 | -- | 240 Min |
| 10 | Sulphur | % | IS-1448 | 0.5 Max | 0.5 Max |
| 11 | Moisture content | % | ASTM D-95-83 | 0.5 Max | 0.5 Max |
**Pitch of any specification can be manufactured as per customer’s requirement