Petroleum coke is a carbon material obtained during the petroleum refining process, appearing as a black or dark gray solid with a hard, microporous structure. It possesses high calorific value, high carbon content, and low volatility, making it widely used in industries such as electrodes, metallurgy, and casting. It is particularly important as a fuel and carbon source in aluminum smelting and electric arc steel production. Additionally, high-quality needle coke is used in the production of graphite electrodes and battery anode materials.