The temperature of a batch type furnace, specifically a laboratory chamber furnace, can vary significantly depending on several factors.
The maximum temperatures can range from 1000°C to 1800°C.
Different heating element technologies determine the upper limit of these temperatures.
What is the Temperature of a Batch Type Furnace? 4 Key Factors to Consider
1. Heating Element Types and Their Temperature Ranges
Metallic Wire Heating Elements: These are commonly used in laboratory furnaces and can heat up to 1300°C.
Silicon Carbide Heating Elements: These elements can achieve temperatures up to 1500°C.
Molybdenum Disilicide (MoSi2) Heating Elements: These are capable of reaching the highest temperatures, up to 1800°C.
2. Furnace Types and Their Temperature Capabilities
General Purpose Furnaces: Typically used for hardening, normalizing, and carburizing of carbon and low alloy steels, operating between 700 to 1050°C.
High Temperature Furnaces: Designed for heat treatment of high-speed steels and other high-temperature cycles, operating from 1000 to 1400°C.
Carburising or Carbonitriding Furnaces: These are sealed quench furnaces used for specific heat treatments.
3. Importance of Temperature Range in Laboratory Furnaces
The temperature range directly impacts the processes and outcomes of products.
It is crucial to select a furnace with the appropriate temperature capabilities based on the specific requirements of the heat treatment process.
4. Temperature Uniformity
The uniformity of temperature across the furnace is also important, especially for precise heat treatments.
Standards like AMS 2750D classify furnaces based on their temperature uniformity, with Class 2 furnaces offering the highest precision (+/‐ 10°F across the range of 900‐2500°F).
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