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Petroleum Coke
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Superior Graphite

ifriction.com comments:

Used in calcined form.  Obtained from sludge collected from oil refinery retorts.  Probably similar to the old 'gas coke' or 'gas carbon' obtained from coal gas retorts.  Low ash content - less than 1%.  High carbon content.  Can be found in many graphite blends, so be careful when buying graphite, you may be getting a lot of coke.  Like graphite it lowers friction level.  Suggestions it can help in reducing early morning sharpness!  Low specific gravity.  Another case of a little going a long way.  Can be a cost effective ingredient.

Using petroleum coke is a cheap way to put some of the advantages of carbon brakes into a formula.  Reasonable heat stable.