Why Are Graphite Electrodes Used in Electric Arc Steelmaking Furnaces?

Why are graphite electrodes used in electric arc steelmaking furnaces?

Electric furnace steelmaking is a major user of graphite electrodes. my country's electric furnace steel production accounts for about 18% of crude steel production, and graphite electrodes for steelmaking account for 70% to 80% of the total graphite electrode consumption.

Electric furnace steelmaking uses graphite electrodes to introduce current into the furnace and uses the high-temperature heat source generated by the arc between the electrode end and the charge for smelting.

Electric Arc Furnace Electrodes

Graphite Electrodes Electric Arc Furnace