Abstract
Graphite is widely utilized in high temperature applications under oxidative conditions. As such an understanding of the oxidative behaviour of graphite and hence the factors which govern these properties is essential. The exact kinetic mechanism remains a complex and disputed topic. However the effect of the microstructure on the oxidation is often neglected. The primary microstructural factors which influence the oxidation and graphite properties which lead to these are discussed. This includes the complex and varied microstructures found in real graphite materials from different origins. As well as the influence of both catalytically active and inert impurities on the development of the microstructure. This affords a comprehensive view of the influence of the microstructure on the oxidative properties of graphite. It is possible to represent the simplest of these behaviours qualitatively through simulation of the microstructural development. This indicates that the use of intricate and arbitrary kinetic reaction schemes is not necessary to accurately describe and sensibly compare the oxidative properties of different graphite materials.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Graphite |
| Subtitle of host publication | Properties, Occurrences and Uses |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers |
| Pages | 215-253 |
| Number of pages | 39 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781626185760 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2013 |