Muffle Furnace
The Muffle Furnace is a high-temperature laboratory instrument designed for heating applications such as ashing, calcination, heat treatment, and material testing. Featuring precise temperature control and a durable, insulated chamber, it is widely used in research laboratories, industrial quality control, and production processes across ceramics, metallurgy, and chemical industries.
Product Details
High-Temperature Capability
Durable Construction: Built with corrosion-resistant and heat-insulating materials for long-term performance.
Accurate Temperature Control
Energy Efficient
Versatile Applications: Suitable for ashing, sintering, annealing, and other high-temperature processes.
User-Friendly Design: Easy-to-use controls and ergonomic loading mechanism.
The Muffle Furnace is an indispensable tool in laboratories and industrial settings for high-temperature applications. Its enclosed chamber ensures uniform heat distribution, making it ideal for processes that require consistent and controlled heating environments. Common applications include testing the ash content in materials, preparing samples for chemical analysis, and performing heat treatment on metals and ceramics.
- Temperature Range: Models available with maximum temperatures of 800°C, 1200°C, 1500°C, and 1800°C.
- Chamber Material: High-quality ceramic fiber or alumina brick lining for excellent thermal insulation.
- Heating Elements: Embedded Kanthal wire, silicon carbide, or molybdenum disilicide heating elements.
- Control System: Digital PID temperature controller with an accuracy of ±1°C.
- Capacity: Available in sizes from 3 liters to 30 liters or more.
- Power Supply: Operates on standard 220V-240V or 440V, depending on the model.
- Uniform Heating: Advanced design ensures even heat distribution throughout the chamber.
- Digital Display: Real-time monitoring of temperature and process duration.
- Programmable Operations: Multi-step programmable controllers for complex heating profiles.
- Compact and Durable: Space-saving design with a sturdy, long-lasting build.
- Safety Features: Over-temperature protection, cooling fans, and insulated exteriors for safe operation.
- Low Maintenance: Designed for extended use with minimal servicing requirements.
Q1: What is a Muffle Furnace used for?
A: It is used for high-temperature processes like ashing, heat treatment, calcination, and sintering of materials.
Q2: What materials can be processed in a Muffle Furnace?
A: Materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers, and chemicals can be heated or treated in the furnace.
Q3: How does a Muffle Furnace maintain uniform temperatures?
A: It features a fully enclosed chamber and advanced heating elements that ensure even heat distribution.
Q4: What industries commonly use Muffle Furnaces?
A: They are widely used in metallurgy, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, chemical research, and educational institutions.
Q5: What is the maximum temperature a Muffle Furnace can reach?
A: Depending on the model, it can reach up to 1800°C.