A process for producing a graphite article having a CTE of less than about 2.0 ppm/.degree. C. over the temperature range of from 30.degree. C. to 100.degree. C. and an isotropy ratio of less than about 1.5 also advantageously having a thermal shock resistance parameter of greater than about 150.times.10.sup.3 W/m in both the with-grain and against-grain directions, and the graphite so produced.