What is graphite and graphite powder?

Graphite is a crystalline form of carbon that occurs naturally in various types of metamorphic rock. It is a soft, black, lustrous mineral with a greasy feel.

Graphite powder is a fine powder composed primarily of graphite, which is a form of carbon. Graphite itself is a naturally occurring mineral consisting of crystalline carbon arranged in a hexagonal structure.

Graphite powder is typically produced by grinding natural graphite flakes or synthetic graphite materials into a fine powder form. The powder can vary in particle size, with some applications requiring very fine particles, while others may tolerate larger particle sizes.