Atmosphere Furnace

1200℃ Controlled Inert Nitrogen Atmosphere Furnace

Name: 1200℃ Controlled Inert Nitrogen Atmosphere Furnace
Brand: Kintek Furnace
SKU: KT-12A
Rating: 4.79 (8 reviews)

Item Number : KT-12A

Price varies based on specs and customizations

Max. temperature: 1200℃
Temperature control accuracy: ±1℃
Temperature uniformity: ±5℃

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KINTEK 1200℃ Controlled Atmosphere Furnace: Precision, Versatility, and Customization

At KINTEK, we leverage exceptional R&D and in-house manufacturing to deliver advanced high-temperature furnace solutions for diverse laboratories. Our Controlled Atmosphere Furnaces are engineered for precision and reliability in your critical processes.

Product Overview & Details

Controlled atmosphere furnace

The KINTEK 1200℃ Controlled Atmosphere Furnace is a versatile and efficient tool designed for various high-temperature processes requiring precise atmosphere control. It allows for the introduction of one or more gases (e.g., H2, Ar, N2, O2, CO, NH3) into the heating chamber, reacting with or protecting the heated material from oxygen and water vapor. This capability is crucial when materials are sensitive to oxidation or other atmospheric reactions, ensuring improved product quality and reduced defects.

Equipped with advanced features like a precise temperature controller and a polycrystalline alumina fibre chamber, this furnace is ideal for industrial settings, scientific research institutes, and universities. Its ability to pre-vacuum further enhances its suitability for a range of specialized processes.

Key Features & Advantages

Our 1200°C Controlled Atmosphere Muffle Furnace is engineered for superior performance, safety, and ease of use:

Precise Atmosphere & Temperature Control:
- Sealed housing with silicon gel seals, a water cooling system, and flow meters for precise gas management (H2, Ar, N2, O2, CO, NH3).
- Heavy-duty vacuum chamber structure (0.1Mpa vacuum pressure) for minimal gas leakage.
- PID programmable temperature control (±1℃ accuracy) for optimal heat treatment.
- 7-inch TFT smart touch screen controller (KT-12A Pro model) for user-friendly program setting and data analysis.
Efficient & Uniform Heating:
- Double-layer housing with a wind cooling system for rapid heating/cooling and low surface temperatures.
- Kantal (Cr2Al2Mo2 wire coil) resistance heating elements and polycrystalline alumina fibre chamber for optimal temperature uniformity (±5℃) and energy efficiency up to 1200°C.
- Heating rate of 0-30℃/min.
Robust Safety Features:
- Over-current protection and over-temperature alarms with automatic power shut-off.
- Thermal couple break/failure detection with heating stop and alarm.
- Safety interlock system: automatically shuts off power if the furnace door opens, an over-temperature event occurs, or a sensor fails.
- Power failure restarting function (KT-12M Pro model) to resume heating programs.
Durable Construction & Design:
- Scientifically designed control panel for vacuum suction and inert gas pressure/flow.
- Ceramic polycrystalline fiber insulation liner to minimize heat loss.

Applications

The KINTEK Controlled Atmosphere Furnace is indispensable for:

Atmosphere Protection Sintering: Ideal for sintering materials under controlled atmospheres to prevent oxidation and enhance material properties.
Atmosphere Reducing Processes: Used in processes requiring a reduction in oxygen, such as in the production of certain alloys or ceramics.
Material Research and Development: Essential for studying the effects of controlled atmospheres on material properties.
Small Batch Production: Crucial for semiconductors, silicon nitride, and other sensitive materials where atmosphere control is critical.
Educational Purposes: Provides hands-on experience in materials science and engineering.
General heat treating, brazing, soldering, and annealing where specific atmospheres are required.

Technical Specifications

Standard Chamber Sizes (Customization Available)
Furnace model		KT-12A / KT-12A Pro
Max. temperature		1200℃
Constant work temperature		1100℃
Vacuum pressure		0.1Mpa
Vacuum valve		Needle valve
Furnace tube material (if applicable, typically for tube furnaces)		High purity quartz (Note: This is a muffle furnace, chamber material is key)
Chamber material		Japan alumina fiber
Heating element		Cr2Al2Mo2 wire coil
Heating rate		0-30℃/min
Temperature sensor		Build in K type thermal couple
Temperature controller		Digital PID controller / Touch screen PID controller (KT-12A Pro)
Temperature control accuracy		±1℃
Temperature uniformity		±5℃
Electric power supply		AC110-220V, 50/60HZ (customizable)
Chamber size (mm)	Effective volume (L)	Chamber size (mm)	Effective volume (L)
100x100x100	1	300x300x400	36
150x150x150	3.4	400x400x400	64
150x150x200	4.5	500x500x500	125
200x200x200	8	600x600x600	216
200x200x300	12	800x800x800	512
Customer design sizes and volume accepted. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

Standard Package

No.	Description	Quantity
1	Furnace	1
2	Thermal block(s) / Sample tray(s)	1 set
3	Crucible tong	1
4	Heat resistant glove	1 pair
5	Operation manual	1

Optional Setup

Independent furnace temperature monitoring and recording
RS 485 communication port for PC remote control and data exporting
Specific gas inlets/outlets, observation window port
Advanced touch screen temperature controller with versatile operator-friendly functions (standard on Pro models)
Custom fixtures and chamber configurations

Meet Your Unique Experimental Needs with KINTEK

Beyond our standard offerings, KINTEK excels in deep customization. Whether you require specific chamber dimensions, advanced atmospheric controls, or integration with other equipment, our R&D and manufacturing teams are ready to design a furnace solution tailored to your precise experimental requirements. Our extensive product line also includes Muffle, Tube, Rotary Furnaces, Vacuum Furnaces, and CVD/PECVD/MPCVD Systems.

Ready to enhance your laboratory's capabilities? Contact us today to discuss your application, request a quote, or learn more about our custom furnace solutions. Our experts are here to help you find the perfect high-temperature solution.

FAQ

What Is An Atmosphere Furnace Used For?

Atmosphere furnaces are widely used in material processing, metal processing, semiconductor manufacturing, solar cell production, optical materials, ceramics and glass industry, electronic material manufacturing, and research and development of new energy materials.

What Is The Principle Of A Hot Press Furnace?

A hot press sintering furnace combines high temperature and high pressure in a vacuum environment to sinter materials. It is particularly effective for ceramic powders, which melt and fuse under pressure. The process leverages controlled temperature and pressure to ensure uniform material flow and strong bonding, often in a vacuum environment to prevent oxidation.

What Are The Key Features Of An Atmosphere Furnace?

The key features of an atmosphere box furnace include its ability to maintain a specific gas environment, such as inert gases (e.g., nitrogen, argon), reducing gases (e.g., hydrogen), or vacuum conditions, to prevent oxidation, contamination, or unwanted chemical reactions during heating. The furnace typically consists of a high-temperature-resistant box chamber, heating elements, and a gas supply system. Advanced models may include programmable temperature controllers, uniform heating zones, and safety interlocks to ensure operational reliability.

What Are The Applications Of A Hot Press Furnace?

Hot press furnaces are used in sintering and consolidation, powder metallurgy, materials research, semiconductor manufacturing, ceramic processing, graphene synthesis, composite material production, diamond synthesis, and research and development.

How Does An Atmosphere Furnace Work?

A tube furnace generates heat through a heat source and transfers this heat to the heated workpiece or medium via the furnace tube. This process provides stable and uniform heating suitable for various industrial applications. The principle of sintering involves heating materials to high temperatures below their melting points, causing particles to bond and form a solid structure. Heat and sometimes pressure are applied to compact and densify materials, enhancing their mechanical and physical properties.

What Are The Features Of A Hot Press Furnace?

The hot press sintering furnace features a strongly cooled body, except for the heating and insulation components, ensuring precise temperature control and structural integrity.

What Are The Advantages Of Using An Atmosphere Furnace?

The advantages of an atmosphere furnace include strong environmental control capability by adjusting atmosphere components, lower cost compared to vacuum furnaces, and a wide range of applications suitable for various materials like metals and ceramics. Additionally, atmosphere tube furnaces offer precise temperature control, flexible atmosphere control, high heating efficiency, energy conservation and environmental protection, safe and reliable operation, wide applicability, and reasonable structural design.

Why Is A Vacuum Environment Used In Hot Press Furnaces?

A vacuum environment is used in hot press furnaces to prevent oxidation during the sintering process, ensuring high-quality components with minimal deformation and strong material bonding.

What Types Of Gases Can Be Used In An Atmosphere Furnace?

An atmosphere furnace can maintain specific gas environments such as inert gases (e.g., nitrogen, argon), reducing gases (e.g., hydrogen), or vacuum conditions to prevent oxidation, contamination, or unwanted chemical reactions during heating.

What Materials Are Commonly Processed In Hot Press Furnaces?

Hot press furnaces are commonly used for ceramic powders, metals, composites, and other materials that require high-temperature and high-pressure conditions for sintering and bonding.

What Safety Features Are Available In Advanced Atmosphere Furnaces?

Advanced atmosphere furnaces may include programmable temperature controllers, uniform heating zones, and safety interlocks to ensure operational reliability. A program-controlled atmosphere furnace includes a protection system that monitors critical parameters such as furnace temperature and oxygen content. In case of any abnormalities, the system can automatically shut down or trigger an alarm to protect both the furnace and the samples inside.

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