GSM Specialist Ashing Furnace

Description

The GSM Specialist Ashing Furnace from Verder Scientific is a chamber furnace engineered for demanding thermal processes in materials analysis. Its primary construction utilizes fused quartz, a material selected to prevent contamination from alumina or silica dust, which is critical for applications like ash content determination and loss on ignition. This design also offers enhanced resistance to corrosive and aggressive vapors generated during sample combustion or calcination. A key feature is the molded ceramic fiber door plug, which contributes to superior vapor containment and thermal efficiency. The furnace reaches a maximum operating temperature of 1100°C and is suitable for a range of procedures including ashing, melting, sterilizing, and general materials testing. Available options increase its versatility and safety, such as digital over-temperature protection, cascade control, an audible alarm, and a viewport. Users can also specify a flowmeter and a solenoid valve system for manual or automatic operation, alongside a calibration port for sheathed thermocouples. With a capacity for eight samples, it is designed for laboratory environments requiring reliable and contamination-free high-temperature processing.