Calcined Pitch Coke is a high-purity carbon residue produced through the destructive distillation of coal tar pitch. The calcining process removes volatile components and stabilizes the carbon structure. The result is a dense, high-carbon material with very low ash and mineral impurity levels, making it well suited for any industrial applications that requires a solid, stable carbon / coke is required. This includes electrical, graphite manufacturing, friction, and cathodic applications.
Pitch coke originates from coal tar pitch, a by-product generated during the thermal distillation of bituminous coal. Coal tar pitch is formed from vapors condensed during the coking process and therefore contains very low levels of mineral contamination.
When coal tar pitch undergoes carbonization and subsequent calcining, the remaining material forms a highly pure carbon structure with minimal ash and impurity content. Because the precursor material is condensed from the gas phase, the resulting pitch coke is inherently cleaner than many other carbon feedstocks.
Typical specifications include:
This combination of high carbon purity and controlled particle sizing makes calcined pitch coke an important raw material for electrical and mechanical carbon components.
Properties
Calcined Pitch Coke provides high purity and structural consistency for carbon manufacturing applications.
Applications
Calcined pitch coke is used in applications requiring high purity carbon and consistent electrical and mechanical performance.
Used as a raw material in the production of friction products due to its non-abrasive, scouring properties, high thermal conductivity, chemical inertness, and will not melt or soften at any temperature.
Provides a high-purity carbon source in metallurgical cored wire formulations.
May be used in specialty carbon parts such as seals, bearings, and other engineered carbon components.
Used as conductive backfill, especially for environmentally sensitive areas, in corrosion prevention systems for pipelines and infrastructure.
How It Works
Coal tar pitch is produced during the thermal distillation of bituminous coal. As vapors condense during the process, they form a pitch material that contains relatively low levels of mineral contamination. Because of this origin, pitch coke derived from coal tar pitch exhibits very low ash and impurity levels compared with many other carbon materials.
The production of calcined pitch coke involves two primary steps:
This process increases carbon purity and produces a stable carbon material suitable for advanced graphite and carbon manufacturing.
WHY ASBURY
Asbury Advanced Materials supplies high-quality calcined pitch coke materials in a range of particle sizes to support graphite manufacturing, electrical carbon components, metallurgical additives, and engineered carbon applications worldwide.
Deep experience across carbon, graphite, and specialty materials—supporting complex, real-world applications.
Knowledgeable teams who understand material behavior, processing requirements, and application constraints.
Reliable materials processed to meet demanding specifications, batch after batch.
A diversified sourcing and distribution network designed to support customers wherever they operate.
Resources
Get Started
When Performance Matters, Material Selection Matters.
Trust the materials experts to supply the right graphite, carbon materials, cokes & coals, coatings, and advanced solutions for your application.
