Instruments / Gradient Furnaces / Model GTF-MD-1616

Model GTF-MD-1616

General

A Horizontal, bench top gradient furnace system with 16 monitored zone. Typical temperature gradient is 10 -12°C/inch at 1400°C. Study the effects of temperature on ceramic properties of interest. As a liquidus furnace is useful for determining the maximum temperature at which crystallization will form in a glass, and a minimum temperature at which a glass can be held for extended periods of time without crystal formation and growth.

Can be operated according to ASTM C-829

Includes

  • 1600°C Box furnace with 2.875 ID Alumina core tube
  • Programmable process controller
  • Alumina D-Tube hearth
  • 9 Type "S" thermocouples spaced every 2 inches in the monitored zone
  • 5KVA power transformer and 8 position temperature display meter.

Power Requirements

  • 240vac/220vac/208vac, 30amp, 50/60Hz

Specifications

Model GTF-MD-1616
Warranty 12 Months
Temperature Range RT to 1,600°C
Furnace Tube style, 16 inch heated zone
Thermocouples Type "S"
D-tube hearth Alumina - 2.5 wide, 23 long
Thermocouple spacing 2 inches
Heating elements Molybdenum Disilicide
Temperature Control Honeywell UDC 3200 Process controller
Power Control 4-20ma / SCR
Total Gradient (minimum) 160 - 192°C
Heating/Cooling Rate 1 to 10°C/minute
Power requirements 208/240vac, 30amp, 50 or 60Hz
Computer Interface Optional
Atmosphere Optional
Furnace Dimensions 32 x 15 x 18 (82 x 38 x 46 cm)
Component Dimensions

Controller Console: 17 x 14 x 5.5

Transformer: 15 x 9 x 10

Temperature Display: 10 x 8 x 4.5
Shipping Weight/Dimensions 200 lbs. / 49 x 26 x 31 (1 carton on 1 pallet)

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