FAQ about Toyo Tanso's carbon and graphite products and business.

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• What are the characteristics of graphite and isotropic graphite materials?
• What are the applications for carbon?
• What standard grades of isotropic graphite are available?
• Can I purchase high-purity graphite products?
• Is it possible to evaluate a sample prior to large-scale implementation?
• Does Toyo Tanso also produce graphite outside Japan?
• What level of machining accuracy can Toyo Tanso achieve?
• What precautions should I take during the machining process?
• What is the recommended method for bonding graphite?
• Is heat treatment possible for materials other than graphite?
• Is it possible to machine graphite into an electrode shape?
• Is there a reaction between graphite and ammonia?
• What is the reactivity of graphite with metals?
• Can graphite be used in low-temperature environments?
• Does graphite tend to warp or bend?
• Is it possible to purchase discontinued products?
• Is it possible to purchase a small quantity of isotropic graphite?

• What is the difference between C/C composite products and CFRP?
• What temperature can C/C composite products be used?
• Can C/C composite products be used for heat treatment applications?
• Can C/C composite products be used in oil quench?
• Can C/C composite products be blasted?
• We currently use metal trays, baskets, and hearth rollers, what are the benefits of switching to C/C composite products?
• Is it possible to change only the work trays to C/C composite products?
• Is the C/C composite available in board or strip form?
• Does Toyo Tanso offer standard sizes for C/C composite springs? Can you manufacture custom sizes?
• Although the Grade CX-2002U is designed for nuclear power applications, is it also available for other applications?
• Does Toyo Tanso offer processing services for C/C composite?
• Is using a C/C composite effective in minimizing thermal deformation of jigs or components?
• Is a C/C composite available in tray or container shapes?
• Are there ways to reduce deterioration and dust generation in C/C composite?
• Please tell me about the track record of C/C composite products in industrial furnace applications.
• Please tell me about the track record of C/C composite products.
• What grades of C/C composite is available?
• What information is required to machine a product?
• Is impregnation treatment available for C/C composite?
• Does Toyo Tanso offer machining services to produce parts in custom shapes?
• What types of processing are available for C/C composite?
• Can composite be used with both gas-cooled and oil-cooled systems?
• We are considering automation of the heat treatment process; however, tray deformation is a concern. Which grade of C/C composite is the most suitable?
• Is it possible to purchase C/C composite bolts and nuts?
• What is the process of delivering design products?

• Can graphite sheets PERMA-FOIL™ be treated with high purity?
• Is it possible to have the graphite sheets processed and delivered in the desired shape?
• What standard grades of graphite sheets PERMA-FOIL™ are available?
• Are non-standard sizes of graphite sheets PERMA-FOIL™ available upon request?
• Do graphite sheets PERMA-FOIL™ come with adhesive backing?
• Can graphite sheets PERMA-FOIL™ be used in a seawater environment?
• Can graphite sheets PERMA-FOIL™ be used in vacuum environments?
• Please tell me about the track record of graphite sheets PERMA-FOIL™ products.
• Are there any precautions I should take when performing processing operations myself?
• Can Toyo Tanso process graphite sheet PERMA-FOIL™?
• Can Graphite Sheets PERMA-FOIL™ be used as an electrode?
• Is Graphite Sheets PERMA-FOIL™ RoHS compliant?
• Can Graphite Sheets PERMA-FOIL™ graphite sheet be folded or creased?
• Is there a minimum pressure or compression ratio required for Graphite Sheets PERMA-FOIL™ to adhere properly?
• What are the minimum and maximum thicknesses available for Graphite Sheets PERMA-FOIL™?
• Are there any differences in the physical properties of high-purity and normal-grade Graphite Sheets PERMA-FOIL™ ?
• Can Graphite Sheets PERMA-FOIL™ be cut?
• Can Graphite Sheets PERMA-FOIL™ be attached to textile fabrics?
• Can Graphite Sheets PERMA-FOIL™ be used in wet environments?
• Does Graphite Sheets PERMA-FOIL™ tend to warp or bend?
• Can Graphite Sheets PERMA-FOIL™ be cut with box cutters or scissors?
• What is the minimum order quantity for Graphite Sheets PERMA-FOIL™?
• What are the standard sizes of Graphite Sheets PERMA-FOIL™?

• What are the applications of Mechanical Carbon?
• Why is mechanical carbon used as sliding material?
• How do you process mechanical carbon products?
• What temperatures can mechanical carbon products withstand?
• What exactly do you mean by chemical resistance of mechanical carbon products?
• Can the carbon products for mechanical applications also be used for precision machining?
• What sizes and grades of carbon round bar are available for mechanical applications?
• Are glassy carbon materials included in the product lineup?
• Can Toyo Tanso supply products in specific shapes, such as bearings?
• Can the carbon products for mechanical applications be exported overseas?
• Please tell me about the chemical resistance not listed in the catalog.
• Is it possible to apply a seal to a carbon product for mechanical use?
• Is it possible to prevent the detachment of carbon material caused by rubbing?
• Do the carbon products for mechanical applications deform or warp when exposed to heat?
• Please tell me about the track record of the carbon products for mechanical applications.

• What types of coatings are available for the products?
• Can the surface-treated products be exported overseas?
• Does Toyo Tanso have any data on the chemical resistance of its surface-treated products?
• I would like to know which surface treatment is most suitable for our application.
• Are there any surface treatments available to prevent oxidation?
• What is the range of product sizes that can be coated?

• I don't have any drawings. Is it possible to produce it?
• Can you accept short delivery times?
• Can Toyo Tanso manufacture carbon brushes in sizes not listed in your catalog?
• Is it possible to select appropriate carbon brushes based on photos and operating conditions?
• What is the minimum order quantity for carbon brushes?
• Is it possible to manufacture carbon brushes using materials or shapes not listed on your website?
• Does Toyo Tanso also supply holders for carbon brushes?
• I would like to reduce wear on carbon brushes. Please let me know which carbon brush is suitable.
• Does Toyo Tanso supply carbon brushes for trains?

• How are porous carbon CNovel™ manufactured?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Inter-connected pores structure characteristic of porous carbon CNovel®?
• What pore size range is available for porous carbon CNovel™? Can the particle size be customized?
• Is processed porous carbon CNovel™ available? (e.g., crushed, hydrophobic)
• Which grades of porous carbon CNovel™ are suitable for fuel cell applications? Are platinum-loaded grades available?
• I would like to try porous carbon CNovel™. Are samples available?
• For porous carbon CNovel™, is it possible to purchase a different grade or quantity than what is included in the sample kit?
• In what form are the porous carbon CNovel™ samples provided?
• Can porous carbon CNovel™ be exported overseas?
• Please tell me about the track record of porous carbon CNovel™ products.
• What is the particle size of porous carbon CNovel™?
• What dispersion solvents are suitable for porous carbon CNovel™?
• Is it possible to produce porous carbon CNovel™ with the same pore volume but different pore diameters?
• Which grade of porous carbon CNovel™ is suitable for use as an adsorbent?
• Please tell me about the track record of porous carbon CNovel™ MH-18-PT50.

• Is it possible to develop new products using carbon materials?

• Are XXX products of U.S. origin?　
• Please provide the issuance of a certificate of classification for the product in question, in accordance with export control regulations.
• How can I obtain an SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for Toyo Tanso products?
• What precautions should I take when handling graphite products?
• Can I reorder the same product I purchased previously?

• I am considering purchasing carbon products, who should I contact?
• Is it possible to coordinate with a sales office near the delivery location?
• Can I order if there is no Toyo Tanso office near the delivery location?
• What is the process for placing an order?