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How to choose different types of furnaces for your research work and temp capabilities

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  There are several types of furnaces commonly used in research work, each with its own benefits and limitations. Here are some of the most common types: Muffle furnace: A muffle furnace is a type of furnace that is used to heat materials to high temperatures in a controlled environment. The furnace is usually made of a heat-resistant material such as ceramic or brick, and the material being heated is placed in a sealed chamber called a muffle. Benefits include good temperature control, high heating rates, and good thermal insulation. Limitations include a limited range of temperatures that can be achieved, typically up to around 1200°C. Tube furnace: A tube furnace is a type of furnace that is used to heat materials in a long, cylindrical chamber. The furnace is usually made of a heat-resistant material such as ceramic or metal, and the material being heated is placed in a quartz or alumina tube that is heated by the furnace. Benefits include a wide range of temperatures that ca...

Properties and Different Types of Applications of Quartz Glass

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Quartz Glass Before getting into applications of Quartz glass , let’s understand what it is? Quartz Glass is made out of an abundantly dispersed mineral called Quartz. It is a common polymorph (two minerals with same chemical compositions but different formations) of silica. Quartz is used to make quartz glass (also known as fused quartz), a glass type that is known for its extreme purity. It is inactive with many chemical elements barring alkali compounds, hydrofluoric acid, and hot phosphoric acid. Other than its purity and it’s inertness with almost every chemical compounds, it has other significant qualities as well, such as – ➢ High temperature resistance – Melting point of quartz glass is slightly above 1700 ℃ so it can easily endure temperature as high as around 1100 ℃ ➢ Acid corrosion resistance – It does not react with acids other than hydrofluoric acid and hot phosphoric acid which makes it a better option than other materials like stainless steel and ceramic ➢...