Induction furnace - Cold crucible - K-020

Application

Possibilities:

• 75 kVA high frequency power generator (750 kHz)

• Multi wavelength pyrometer FAR FMP2

• Evacuating system with possibility of purging gas

• Freeze lining

• Work possibilities with very corrosive slags 

• 300-500g

Previously used for:

• Synthesis of Chromite FeCr₂O₄ , Vincent Canaguier
• Synthesis of Ilmenite FeTiO₃ , Vincent Canaguier
• Phase relations in the liquid FeTiO₃ - Ti₂O₃ - TiO₂ slag system, Stian Seim
• Description of cold crucible furnace and FAR Associates spectropyrometer in Stian Seim PhD thesis:
  Experimental set up Cold crucible - PhD thesis Stian Seim.pdf

Before you begin

• Contact equipment responsible : Delphine Leroy , leroy@ntnu.no 
• Equipment may not be used without training. 
• Contact room responsible for access : Delphine Leroy , leroy@ntnu.no 

Relevant links:

• Use of gas
• Documentation - Induction furnace - Cold Crucible - K-020 (imtlab-users restricted)