# Graphite & Anode Materials Source: https://powdchem.com/products/laboratory-powders/graphite-anode-materials/ Page type: Material category Laboratory powders Natural and artificial graphite, hard carbon and silicon-containing anode materials. Compare a candidate against your electrode process and test protocol. [Browse 8 materials]() [Ask about supply]() [Image: Powder material specimens; appearance reference]() ## Choose a material ### Graphite materials Natural, synthetic and spherical graphite describe different source or particle requirements. Record the coating status and particle distribution alongside the graphite type. #### Natural graphite powder natural graphite powder (NG) [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() C #### Synthetic graphite powder synthetic graphite powder [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() C #### Spherical graphite powder spherical graphite powder (SG) [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() C ### Hard and soft carbon Choose the carbon system used in your cell design, then compare capacity and efficiency with the same electrode recipe and test conditions. #### Hard carbon powder hard carbon anode material powder [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() C #### Soft carbon powder soft carbon anode material powder [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() C ### Silicon-containing and titanate anodes Si-C composites, silicon monoxide and lithium titanate need their own composition and evaluation brief. A shared anode application does not make their capacity data directly comparable. #### Silicon-carbon composite anode powder silicon-carbon composite anode material powder (Si-C) [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() Si + C #### Silicon monoxide anode powder silicon monoxide / silicon suboxide anode material powder (SiO / SiOx; grade-specific) [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() SiOx #### Lithium titanate powder lithium titanate powder (LTO; Li4Ti5O12) [Selection guide]() [Ask about this material]() Li4Ti5O12 ## Material selection guide Start with the material identity and process, then check the details on the proposed datasheet. **Anode chemistry** Choose the carbon or silicon-containing system first. Natural graphite, artificial graphite and hard carbon should not be compared on carbon purity alone. **Particle & surface profile** Define D10/D50/D90, tap density, surface area, moisture and coating requirements. Connect each value to its test method. **Electrochemical comparison** Ask for the electrode recipe, voltage window, current rate and half-cell or full-cell configuration behind any capacity or efficiency data. ## Before you choose **Should I select an anode powder by the highest listed capacity?** Compare data only under compatible test conditions. Material chemistry, coating, electrode loading and formation protocol can change what a reported figure means for your work. **What does this directory cover?** Cathode active powders and solid electrolytes are separate material families. Finished electrodes and slurries need a different supply brief. ## What to include in your request A material name or reference datasheet is enough to start. Add any requirements you already know. - Anode system and coating status - Particle distribution, tap density and BET - Moisture, ash and critical impurities - Electrode process and test conditions ### Quantity, samples and documents Nike has no fixed minimum order. Tell us the quantity you need; we’ll check supplier pack sizes and any minimums. We’ll check the proposed grade, sample options, delivery timing and available batch documents. Include any essential COA, TDS or SDS requirements. [How we coordinate documents]() [Samples and testing]() [Send a material request]() ## Applications to explore. [**Solid-State Battery Research**Solid-electrolyte and interface-material sourcing for a defined battery experiment, with handling and test conditions made explicit.]() [**Electrode & Energy Materials**Active material, anode and related powder inquiries for electrode development, with chemistry and process details kept in view.]() ## Related material families. [**Carbon & 2D Materials**12 material directions]() [**Cathode Materials**9 material directions]() [**Solid Electrolytes**8 material directions]()