Carbon and Graphite Products for Primary …

1 Broad Base. Best Solutions. Carbon and Graphite Products for Primary Aluminum SmeltersCathodesSGL Group The Carbon Company2 SGL Group The Carbon Company is one of the world s leading manufacturers of Carbon -based Products . We have a comprehensive portfolio ranging from Carbon and Graphite Products to Carbon fibers and core competencies include a wide knowledge of raw materials, specialized production expertise and in-depth application and en-gineering know-how. As a result, we have built up a comprehensive technology and product operate on a global scale and are close to our customers any-where at any time. Supported by this broad base, we offer our customers the best solutions. That is what SGL Excellence stands product group Cathodes and Furnace Linings manufactures cathodes for the production of Primary aluminum and furnace linings enable the production of pig Leaders in our key markets and support our customers' growthc Co-operate closely with the worldwide leading companies of the Iron, Steel and Aluminum industry via local sales organizations in more than ninety countriesc Offer our customers decisive competitive advantages with our wide range of comprehensive services accompanying our cathodes and furnace liningsc Rely on high quality standards and supply security.

2 This is supported by several high performance locationsc Top priority is given to Safety, Health & Innovative in product development, optimising processes, managing our customer relationships, continuously improving our efficiency and reducing costs by using the Six Sigma methodology2331 Products for Primary Aluminum Smelter Made by SGL GroupRamming pastesc cold ramming pasteSidewall blocksc amorphousc graphiticc graphitizedCathode blocksc amorphousc graphiticc graphitized32134 Cathodes Matching Your NeedsPremium graphitized cathode grade BN-XDCathodes with double slotAmorphous and graphitizedcathode blocksDifferent shapes of amorphouscathode blocksCathode blocksSGL Group is offering the complete product range from Amorphous to Graphitic and Graphitized Solutions forDimensions and Designsc Flexibility in dimensionsc Capability to supply different shaped slots1002030402004006008001000321 Temperature C m032114002040608010 012 002004006008001000 Temperature CW/(K m)2310 m/(K m)

3 02004006008001000 Temperature C123456789102310 m/(K m)02004006008001000 Temperature C123456789103219871011121314151602004006 008001000 Temperature CMPa32102004006008001000 Temperature CMPa768910111213141502004006008001000321 Temperature C10203040 m032114002040608010 012 002004006008001000 Temperature CW/(K m)0 m/(K m)02004006008001000 Temperature C1234672310 m/(K m)02004006008001000 Temperature C123465572310 m/(K m)02004006008001000 Temperature C1234562310 m/(K m)02004006008001000 Temperature C123456231 Technical Data of Carbon Blocks5 Specific electrical resistivityFlexural strengthThermal conductivityCoefficient of linear thermal expansion1 graphitized2 graphitic3 amorphouswith grainagainst grain6 Complete product Range Providing Custom-Made SolutionsSidewall BlocksSGL Group supplies various grades of sidewall blocks including: Amorphous, Graphitic and Graphit ized to suit specific requirements for heat dissi product Portfolio of CathodesSidewall blocks and ramming pastes round up the cathode product portfolio providing complete custom-made isolutions to optimally fit the requirements in the Aluminum PastesFor cold application we have been manufacturing the ECO paste with lower PAH and a PAH-free paste thus making them more environmentally friendly than traditionally available baked apparent densities.

4 High compressive strengths and low specific electrical resistivities ramming paste blocks made from Carbon and graphiteRamming pastes7 Technical Competence and Innovation Close to CustomerLeading aluminum producers worldwide recognise SGL Group for its high technical comprehensive product range provides the ideal solution for all Primary aluminum production technologies. Along with the leading aluminum producers, we develop new Products , reduce po-wer consumption in aluminum cells and extend the lifetime of our Technical Service provides professional and highly qualified support around the application of cathodes, sidewalls, ramming pastes in customers of Raw MaterialsSGL Group works in partnership with its suppliers to ensure supply of consistent high quality raw ma-terials to specification and on time. We evaluate and compare in our modern laboratories between suppliers and also for potential new sources, to satisfy product improvement and safeguard long term technical solutions with new product grades and designs for low energy operation and environmentally friedly application, we continue to invest in Research and Development taking advan-tage of the skill base from the whole SGL Group for the challenges from the Aluminum Industry for low Cost of Ownership of the cathode Production TechnologiesSGL Group s production processes and methods ensure consistency of product quality and supply.

5 We also continue to invest in new production equip-ment and new green field facility to maintain world leading position both as high quality product sup-plier and as the largest western cathode Expertise forOptimal Cathodes Application c Consistently high quality of the Products through decades of know-how and stringent applica- tion of SGL Excellence (Six Sigma)c Consulting service and assistance for the selec- tion and application of our cathodes, sidewall blocks, ramming pastes and special gluesc Regular technical service and technical dialoguec Customized solutions for dimensions and designsCost-effectiveness ofthe Aluminum Productionc Intense product innovation to cater to your needs for higher productivity, increased energy-efficien- cy and longer The continuous development of next generation Products supports optimal solutions to the increas- ing challenges in the smelting process such as cell life, productivity.

6 And energy assurance system until deliveryPerformance ProductsSGL CFL CE GmbHSoehnleinstrasse 865201 05 2016/0 2N Printed in GermanyThis document is based on our best current knowledge and is intended to provide information on specific properties of our Products and their applications. The above data have been obtained under laboratory conditions by employing the test methods described. This information should not, therefore, be taken as guaranteeing specific properties or the suitability of the product for a specific application under working conditions unknown to us. In particular, the specific data should not be taken as a warranty for the durability or performance of a product in the stated application. SGL Group cannot assume any liability in respect thereof. Any existing intellectual property rights must be :CathodesSGL CFL CE GmbHWerner-von-Siemens-Strasse 1886405 Meitingen/GermanyPhone +49 8271 83- 1212 Fax +49 8271 Carbon , LLC8600 Bill Ficklen DriveCharlotte, NC 28269/USAP hone +1 704 593-5210 Fax +1 704 Carbon Asia-Pacific Sdn Bhd11 Jalan Graphite 1 Kawasan Perindustrian Bandar Mahkota Banting42700 BantingKuala LangatSelangor Darul EhsanMalaysiaPhone +603 3182-3000 Fax +603 3182-3009