The present disclosure relates to graphite electrodes and/or nipples comprising 0.01 wt% - 1 wt% of carbon nanotubes. The present disclosure relates to graphite electrodes and/or nipples comprising: 96 wt% – 99.9 wt% of graphite; 0.01 wt% - 1 wt% of carbon nanotubes; and balance being conventional impurities. The pr...