DA Technology Requests Analysis of Vietnamese Natural Graphite Components from Korea Ceramic Technology Institute

DA Technology announced on the 19th that it has requested a component analysis of Vietnamese natural graphite (purity 99.97%) from a domestic specialized research institute.

DA Technology received graphite samples from the Vietnamese Graphite Group (VGG) and applied for component analysis at the Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology. The analysis results are expected to be available as early as the end of this month.

On the 15th, DA Technology signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with VGG regarding the distribution and import-export of natural graphite with a purity of 99.97%. Through this agreement, the company plans to supply and distribute 350,000 tons of graphite (approximately 1 trillion KRW) over 10 years.

The Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology is a public institution under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, specializing in advanced new material research and development such as semiconductors, energy, and bio, as well as testing, analysis, evaluation, corporate support, and industrial policy support.

Starting with this component analysis request, the distribution and import-export business of high-purity Vietnamese natural graphite is expected to gain momentum. Based on the analysis results, the company plans to actively secure trading partners for domestic and international distribution. The company explained that by requesting component analysis of natural graphite from a reputable institution, the reliability and objectivity of the results can be enhanced.

Natural graphite is classified into flake type, amorphous type, and vein type depending on the deposit. Graphite used in most industries, including electric vehicles, is flake type with a fixed carbon content of 80-89%. The price of graphite is determined by particle size and purity (carbon content), with smaller particle size and higher purity leading to higher prices.

Lithium-ion batteries are known to use flake graphite with a purity of 94-97% as an anode material. Since the Vietnamese natural graphite that DA Technology is promoting for distribution has a purity of 99.97%, it is expected to emerge as a new graphite supply chain.

A company official stated, “China is weaponizing key industrial minerals by imposing export control measures not only on gallium and germanium, which are semiconductor raw materials, but also on graphite, a raw material for anode materials used in secondary batteries. In particular, graphite is a core material accounting for 20-30% of an electric vehicle battery, so finding alternative supply chains is urgent.”

He added, “Since high-purity natural graphite is essential for battery applications, DA Technology will conduct thorough component analysis and, based on the results, will actively promote distribution and import-export business.”

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