Liquid Phase Epitaxial Crystal Growth Furnace up to 1700C - VBF-1700-LPE

Feature

• Two zones heating chamber:  bottom heating and side around heating  to create thermal gradient easily
• MoSi2 heating elements with max. temperature 1700ºC
• Precision temperature control with +/- 0.1ºC accuracy
• Precision rotary pulling mechanism from 0.03 mm/hr to 30 mm/hr.
• High-quality fibrous alumina thermal insulation to ensure the best energy saving
• Touch screen PC controls for all parameters and record all data.

Power

• 208 - 240VAC, Single Phase, 50/60Hz
• 13 KW Max.
• 3-meter length power cable included, but no plug which is available upon request

Heating Chamber

• Chamber size: Dia 300 mm   x H  210 mm
• Heating Element: 1800C grade MoSi2 (8 pcs U type rods round sides and 3 straight rods on the bottom)
• The side heating and bottom heating are controlled independently to create a suitable temperature gradient
• Two B-type thermal couples are installed. one for temperature control and one for temperature monitor.
• A removable top cover with a 20 mm hole is included for easy operation
• One 16 mm ID alumina tube is inserted into the heating chamber for observation during crystal growth

 Working Temperature

Max. Working Temperature: 1700ºC   (< 1 hr)
Standard Working Temperature: 1600ºC (continuous)

Temperature Control
 

• One Eurotherm 3000 Controller for controlling furnace temperature with +/- 0.1^oC accuracy
• One digital temperature for monitoring furnace temperature and  over-temperature protection
• Heating Rate 0 ~ 10ºC / min suggested

Pulling Mechanism

• Pulling Rod: 16 mm Alumina rod is included (customized rod is available upon request)
• Pulling Rate: 0.03 -30 mm/hr variable
• Max Travel Distance: 320 mm
• Quick up & down: Manually operated 
• Rotation Speed: 0.03-80 RPM   
• Note: Crucible is not included and the customer shall prepare their own crucible

Control Unit

• 14" touch screen PC for controlling all processing parameters: temperature, pulling speed, and rotation
• The PC can be operated via WIFI at a remote location via a wireless router
• Please see the demo video below to see how to operate

Dimension

     ( Over-all ) (Furnace）          ( Heating  chamber )

Weight

Weight: 450 Kg

Warranty

One-year limited warranty (Consumable parts such as processing tubes, o-rings, and heating elements are not covered by the warranty, please order the replacement in the related products below.)

Compliance

• CE Certified
• The furnace is ready to pass NRTL(UL61010)  or CSA certification at extra cost.

Operation Video

Application Note

• Please click the picture below to see that one of the customers uses the furnace and a special Pt crucible to grow YIG single crustal successfully
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