RTP Furnace
Ultrafast Thermal Pressing Furnace 2900C Max Temperature 200K per Second Heating Rate Vacuum Atmosphere Rapid Processing System
Item Number: TU-RT18
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Product Overview
This high-performance ultrafast thermal pressing system represents the pinnacle of rapid thermal processing technology, engineered specifically for high-temperature research environments requiring extreme heating velocities. Capable of reaching temperatures up to 2900°C with heating rates exceeding 200°C per second, the equipment provides a specialized platform for studying material properties under severe overheated conditions. By combining high-vacuum atmosphere control with integrated mechanical pressing capabilities, this system allows researchers to simulate extreme industrial environments and synthesize novel materials that require rapid solidification or non-equilibrium processing conditions.
The primary utility of this equipment extends across advanced material science, metallurgy, and semiconductor research. It serves as an essential tool for high-throughput material discovery, enabling the rapid testing of multiple samples under varying pressure and thermal profiles. Beyond its core function as a thermal pressing unit, the system's versatile architecture allows it to be configured as a high-speed annealing furnace or modified into a Close-Spaced Sublimation (CSS) film coater. This adaptability ensures that the unit remains a central asset in multi-disciplinary laboratories focusing on thin-film solar cells, advanced ceramics, and high-entropy alloys.
Built with industrial-grade components and a robust quartz-and-steel architecture, the system is designed for long-term operational consistency in demanding R&D settings. The integration of high-current DC power delivery and precision-machined tungsten or graphite heating elements ensures repeatable performance during intense thermal cycling. Procurement teams and laboratory managers can rely on this unit for its exceptional build quality, safety compliance, and the precision required to produce reliable, publishable data in the competitive field of modern material development.
Key Features
- Extreme Heating Velocity: This system achieves heating rates of up to 200°C per second, allowing researchers to explore metastable phases and rapid thermal kinetics that are impossible to reach with conventional laboratory furnaces.
- High-Temperature Performance: Engineered to maintain stability at peak temperatures of 2900°C, the unit facilitates the processing of ultra-high-temperature ceramics, refractory metals, and advanced carbon-based materials.
- Precision Atmosphere Control: Featuring a high-purity 6-inch quartz tube and stainless steel flanges, the vacuum chamber maintains a vacuum level of 10^-2 torr with mechanical pumps or up to 10^-5 torr when integrated with a turbopump system.
- Integrated Deadweight Pressing: The equipment includes a vacuum-sealed, movable rod assembly that applies up to 10 kg of mechanical pressure via calibrated deadweights, enabling simultaneous thermal processing and consolidation.
- Advanced Heating Elements: Equipped with 2-inch tungsten or graphite foil disks, the heating assembly utilizes low-voltage, high-current DC power to ensure rapid thermal response and uniform heating across the sample surface.
- Dual Control Modalities: Operators can switch between manual heating for maximum rate achievement and programmable temperature control via high-precision IR sensors and digital displays for complex thermal profiles.
- Scalable Pressure Capabilities: While the standard unit utilizes a deadweight system, it can be upgraded with an electric motor-driven pressure mechanism and digital sensors capable of applying up to 100 kg of force for high-pressure densification.
- Optimized Thermal Reflection: The internal chamber can be equipped with an optional gold coating on the quartz tube to enhance heating reflection, maximizing thermal efficiency and protecting sensitive external components from radiant heat.
- Versatile Sample Management: The adjustable gap between heating foils accommodates various sample thicknesses up to 1.0 mm and diameters up to 35 mm, with the capability to process multiple samples simultaneously for high-throughput research.
Applications
| Application | Description | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| High-Entropy Alloys | Rapid synthesis and quenching of multi-element metallic systems to stabilize non-equilibrium solid solution phases. | Prevents elemental segregation through ultrafast cooling and heating cycles. |
| Advanced Ceramics | Consolidation of ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs) under controlled pressure and vacuum atmosphere. | Achieves high density with minimal grain growth due to shortened processing times. |
| Semiconductor Annealing | Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) of silicon or compound semiconductor wafers to activate dopants or repair lattice damage. | Precise control over thermal budgets to maintain shallow junction profiles. |
| CSS Thin Film Coating | Modification of the system into a Close-Spaced Sublimation unit for depositing semiconductor thin films like CdTe. | High-quality film growth with excellent stoichiometric control and crystalline structure. |
| Phase Change Materials | Studying the kinetics of rapid phase transitions in chalcogenide glasses and other memory-relevant materials. | Enables the simulation of high-speed switching environments at the laboratory scale. |
| Refractory Metal Joining | Solid-state diffusion bonding or brazing of refractory metals at temperatures exceeding 2000°C. | Strong, clean bonds achieved in a high-vacuum environment to prevent oxidation. |
| Carbon Nanostructure Research | High-temperature treatment of graphene, carbon nanotubes, or carbon-carbon composites. | Provides the extreme thermal energy required for structural defect annealing and graphitization. |
Technical Specifications
| Specification Category | Parameter Details | TU-RT18 Metric Value |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Performance | Maximum Operating Temperature | 2900°C |
| Maximum Heating Rate | ≤ 200 °C / second | |
| Sustained Temperature Duration | 30 seconds (at Max Temp) | |
| Heating Architecture | Heating Elements | Dual Tungsten Discs (0.2 mm thickness) or Graphite Foil |
| Power Supply | 208 - 240 VAC, 50/60Hz, Three Phase | |
| Transformer Output | 20 kW with 20VDC secondary | |
| Maximum Current | 500A (DC) | |
| Pressure System | Standard Loading Method | Vacuum-sealed movable rod with 1000g deadweights |
| Included Deadweights | 10 pieces (Total 10 kg) | |
| Optional Loading | Electric motor-driven with digital sensor up to 100 kg | |
| Chamber Construction | Vacuum Tube Material | High Purity Quartz (O.D. 216mm, I.D. 206mm, L 300mm) |
| Flange Type | Stainless Steel with gas inlet/outlet and KF 25 port | |
| Vacuum Level | 10^-2 torr (Mechanical) to 10^-5 torr (Turbopump) | |
| Sample Capacity | Maximum Sample Diameter | 35 mm |
| Maximum Sample Thickness | 1.0 mm | |
| Multi-Sample Support | Enabled for high-throughput research | |
| Control & Cooling | Temperature Measurement | Digital IR Temperature Sensor and display |
| Control Modes | Manual and Programmable PID | |
| Cooling Requirements | Recirculating water chiller (e.g., KJ5000) required | |
| Regulatory | Compliance | CE Certified (NRTL/CSA available optionally) |
Why Choose This System
- Unmatched Thermal Dynamics: This unit delivers heating rates that are among the fastest in the industry, providing a critical advantage for researchers studying non-equilibrium material states and ultrafast kinetics.
- Robust Multi-Functional Design: Beyond thermal pressing, the system’s ability to transition into an RTP annealing unit or a CSS coater provides exceptional value and flexibility for evolving laboratory needs.
- Superior Build Quality: Utilizing high-purity quartz, stainless steel, and tungsten components, the equipment is engineered for high-duty cycles at extreme temperatures without compromising vacuum integrity or structural stability.
- Precision Pressure Application: The deadweight system ensures a constant, gravity-based pressure that is not subject to electronic drift, while the optional motorized upgrade allows for sophisticated force-controlled experiments.
- Comprehensive Support and Customization: We provide extensive technical support and the ability to customize the heating elements, vacuum configurations, and pressure mechanisms to meet specific research requirements.
This equipment offers an unparalleled combination of temperature range, heating velocity, and atmospheric control for the modern laboratory. Please contact our technical sales team today for a detailed quote or to discuss a custom configuration tailored to your specific material processing objectives.
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