High Temperature Processing (Room N-221A MSC)
To facilitate the development and characterization of materials, MCL operates a general use computer controlled furnace facility with a verity of furnace types and temperature ranges. A user friendly interface allows operators to program any desired temperature profile (within the given limits of a specific furnace) up to 20 segments and record the achieved result.
There are two high temperature 1600°C bottom loading box furnaces, Three mid-range 1400°C box furnaces, five lower range 1100°C box furnaces, and three 1400°C tube furnaces.
Tube furnaces allow firing in various atmospheres and use heating and cooling rates below 2.5°C/minute. Allowable atmospheres include Nitrogen, Argon, Air, Oxygen, and Safe Gas (5% or less Hydrogen - balance Nitrogen or Argon).
Box furnace heating capabilities vary between units. Most box furnaces have gas inlets to allow a rough modification of the atmosphere. Allowable gases are the same as tube furnaces.
Sample Requirements
Sample size is not critical and varies depending on the specific furnace used. In general, samples should be within two or three inches in the longest dimensions. Oversized loads can cause non uniform firings. Appropriate temperature rated user supplied lab ware should be utilized to hold/contain samples in furnaces.
Equipment
| Box Furnaces | Chamber Dimension | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Two 1600°C | 7.50" (H) | 6.00" (Dia.) | |
| Three 1400°C | 6.75" (H) | 6.75" (W) | 10.75" (D) |
| Four 1100°C | 5.25" (H) | 5.50" (W) | 10.00" (D) |
| One 1100°C | 10.0" (H) | 12.5" (W) | 17.75" (D) |
| Tube Furnaces | ||
|---|---|---|
| Three 1400°C | 2.00" I.D. | 7.00" heated zone |
Contact Information
Jeff Long
N240 MSC Bldg.
Ph: 814-863-8190
Email: Jeff Long
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Sample Preparation
In general, sample size is not critical but should be within two or three inches in the longest dimensions.