It is used as homogeneous catalysts. They are widely used in electric arc furnaces (EAF) and ladle furnaces (LF) for the melting of steel, non-ferrous metals and some non-metallic minerals. Graphite is used widely as an engineering material over a variety of applications. Applications include piston rings, thrust bearings, journal bearings and vanes. Carbon based seals are used in the shafts and fuel pumps of many aircraft jet engines.

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