Graphite
Graphite – a natural resource primarily generated in canyons, mountains, and mountain slopes in the form of dark gray tubular clusters. It may be challenging to find during the early stages, especially when crafting Packagers.
Graphite Deposit
| Planet/Satellite | Availability |
|---|---|
 Sylva | Found ✓ |
 Desolo | Found ✓ |
 Calidor | Found ✓ |
 Vesania | Found ✓ |
 Novus | Found ✓ |
 Glacio | Found ✓ |
 Atrox | Found ✓ |
Additional Source of Graphite
- Using the Centrifuge
A full Centrifuge (2 small canisters of soil) produces 2 graphite. - Using the Trade Platform
The Trade Platform provides 2 graphite for 1 scrap. A maximum of 4 scraps can be used for one order of 8 graphite.
Usage
[need a translationtable id=20 /]FAQ
- How to obtain graphite in Astroneer?
You can obtain graphite on any planet by using the terrain tool. Simply aim the tool at a graphite deposit and excavate it. Once you have gathered enough clusters, the resource “Graphite” will appear in your inventory.
Interesting facts
- If you place graphite in the research chamber, it will yield 75 bytes upon full analysis. The research speed is 30 bytes per minute.