Sri Lankan vein graphite, also known as Ceylon graphite, is the purest form of natural graphite in the world. This rare and highly sought-after material is Veintex's crown jewel, setting us apart in the global graphite market. Vein graphite is characterized by its occurrence in solid, compact aggregates or layers, formed through direct deposition of solid, graphitic carbon from subterranean, high-temperature fluids.
Sri Lankan vein graphite is formed during the late Proterozoic era, approximately 550-650 million years ago. Unlike flake graphite, which forms through metamorphism of organic matter, vein graphite is believed to have precipitated directly from carbon-rich fluids that circulated through fractures in the Earth's crust under extreme pressure and temperature conditions.
The chemical formula for graphite is simply:
C
However, Sri Lankan vein graphite is distinguished by its exceptionally high carbon content:
Typical purity: 95-99.9% carbon
At Veintex, vein graphite is the cornerstone of our operations. We leverage cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices to extract and process this valuable resource.
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The global vein graphite market is niche but growing, with a projected CAGR of 4.5% from 2021 to 2028. Key growth factors include:
Veintex is committed to responsible vein graphite mining: