Ultra-High Graphitization Vacuum Furnace

Graphite is a soft, slippery, greyish-black material that has a metallic luster. It is opaque to light and is a good conductor of electricity and heat. Most of the time, graphite is just referred to as carbon. Under vacuum or inert gas, graphite is very temperature-resistant which makes it a potential material for high temperature applications.

By heating graphite up to 3000 °C at Carbotech furnace, its properties are enhanced. Consequently, heat treatment of graphite is an emerging market and graphite has become a vital material for numerous applications worldwide. Graphite is regularly used as a part of composite materials.

In the automotive sector,  graphite is used for manufacturing brakes, clutch facings, mechanical seals, brake linings, friction components, engine parts and also as a substitute for aluminum or steel in car frames.

The newest most remarkable field of application is the lithium-ion batteries of small electronic devices, laptops, tools and electrical cars. Another area is the manufacture of alkaline batteries.

Rare but very prominent applications are in carbon brake disks in Formula One racing cars, or as part of reinforced carbon which is used for wing leading edges and the nose cone of the Space Shuttle orbiter to resist huge temperatures during re-entrance into the earth's atmosphere.

The graphitization process involves a restructuring of the molecular structure of the carbon material, graphitization generally occurs at high temperature (up to 3000ºC (5430ºF)). Carbotech high temp graphite furnaces can reach 3000ºC, which can make carbon atoms reaarange and form layered crystal planes, which greatly improve properties such as good electrical and thermal conductivity, low friction and excellent lubrication.

CB- 3000 degree high temperature laboratory furnace: which use advanced induction heating method, with graphite crucible inside chamber surrounded by graphite felt for insulation,induciton coild generates a magnetic field, so can  reach max 3000ºC quickly and with excellent temp uniformity. The high-ferformance lab vacuum graphitization furnace is ideal for the requests of graphite material graphitization in university, laboratory and scientific research institutions.

Graphitization furnace structure
It consists of graphite heating elements, thermal graphite felt, insulating corundum, induction coil, water jacket shell, temperature measure pyrometer and temperature controller, gas manifold, water manifold, vacuum pump, transformer, capacitor, pressure relief valve and so on.

Special features
* Max Desing temp of 3000ºC, designed with a PROGRAMMABLE controller
* Features Fluke pyrometer and Argon inlet hole on the top cover
* Integrated design, easy for installation, small footprint, ideal for laboratory and universities
* Special Features:Energy-saving, user-friendly, accurate temp control, excellent temp uniformity
* Support fully automatic, semi-automatic and manual modes
* Security: Comprehensive PLC for water, gas, electricity control and protection system, ensure safe operation
*  Materials heat treatment:Ideal for a wide variety of carbon materials, such as, battery materials, graphite powergraphite thermal conductive sheet, petroleum coke, needle coke, nanotube, VGCF, carbon black, C/C composites, carbon fiber, graphene, etc,which can greatly improve the performance of Carbon graphite materials, carbon-based materials and advance ceramics,
*  Application: Graphitization,carbide growth,sintering, Ceramic firing, purification
  
Standard Configuration
* Water jacket Furnace body with frame platfom
* IGBT power and capacitor
* Customized transformer
* Heating and insulation system
* Graphite retort(crucible)
* Temp measuring and control system
* Vacuum system
* Gas inlet and outlet system
* PLC system
* Alarm system
* Pneumatic system

Configuration Options
* Cooling Device: Closed loop cooling tower/chiller: continuous supply the cooling water to furnace chamber, cover, inductor and more
* Temp Control below 1000ºC: Low temp sensor, temp controller and switch system
* Gas Purifier: improve the purity of Argon to 99.999%.
* Roots pump and more: if need high vacuum
* Graphite container: made of graphite, smaller than crucible, easier for samples in and take out

Samples for Testing Available

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