About This 1400°C Ash Fusion Furnace 490 x 870 x 490 MM Chamber
This specialized furnace determines the fusion characteristics of coal or biomass ash at high temperatures, often exceeding 1000°C. It simulates conditions in industrial boilers or gasifiers to predict slagging behavior. The working principle involves heating a molded ash sample in a controlled atmosphere (oxidizing or reducing) while observing the temperatures at which it softens, fuses, and flows. Its purpose is analytical, providing vital data for power plant operators to select fuels and manage boiler operation to avoid damaging slag deposits. It is a key instrument in fuel testing laboratories and energy research facilities.
Trutherm manufactures 1400 Degree Celsius (°C) Ash Fusion Furnace 490 x 870 x 490 MM Chamber for buyers who search by exact machine type, chamber size and 1400°C temperature rating. This page is specific to the MM dimension version, so the chamber size is presented in the unit normally used in the buyer's drawing, tender or purchase request.
This configuration is suitable when the sample load must fit a 490 x 870 x 490 MM chamber with usable chamber volume of 208.9 litre, approximate power load of 25.1 kW, rectangular - tall chamber profile. It is commonly selected for laboratory, QC, metallurgical, ceramic, pharmaceutical and industrial heat-treatment work requiring stable heating and repeatable process conditions. Typical use includes general laboratory and industrial heat-treatment applications requiring stable, repeatable temperature control.
Equivalent chamber references: 490 x 870 x 490 MM, 49 x 87 x 49 CM and 19 x 34 x 19 INCH. Buyers searching for 1400 Degree Celsius Ash Fusion Furnace 490 x 870 x 490 MM chamber; 1400°C Ash Fusion Furnace 490 x 870 x 490 MM; 1400 Degree Celsius Ash Fusion Furnace 49 x 87 x 49 CM chamber; 1400°C Ash Fusion Furnace 49 x 87 x 49 CM; 1400 Degree Celsius Ash Fusion Furnace 19 x 34 x 19 INCH chamber; 1400°C Ash Fusion Furnace 19 x 34 x 19 INCH can verify the same physical chamber on this canonical product page before requesting price, GST invoice, packaging and delivery.
Where sample volume and process type vary week to week, a general-purpose muffle furnace avoids the cost of maintaining several process-specific furnace types.
A muffle furnace is usually the first furnace a lab installs, since it covers the broadest share of everyday heating, drying and ashing tasks before more specialised equipment is added.
FAQs for 1400 Degree Celsius (°C) Ash Fusion Furnace 490 x 870 x 490 MM Chamber
What is Ash Fusion Furnace typically used for?
Typical use includes general laboratory and industrial heat-treatment applications requiring stable, repeatable temperature control.
What is 1400 Degree Celsius (°C) Ash Fusion Furnace 490 x 870 x 490 MM Chamber best suited for?
It is best suited for controlled heating jobs where this exact 490 x 870 x 490 MM chamber size must fit the sample, crucible, tray or batch volume.
Can Trutherm supply 1400 Degree Celsius (°C) Ash Fusion Furnace 490 x 870 x 490 MM Chamber with custom controls?
Yes. Controller type, safety devices, body material, power connection and documentation can be configured according to application and site requirements.
Is this chamber size available in CM and INCH also?
Yes. The same chamber is listed as 490 x 870 x 490 MM, 49 x 87 x 49 CM and 19 x 34 x 19 INCH so searches and purchase documents using any common dimension unit match this product.
How is pricing decided for 1400 Degree Celsius (°C) Ash Fusion Furnace 490 x 870 x 490 MM Chamber?
Price depends on chamber size, temperature rating, insulation, heating element, controller, electrical load, packaging, GST and delivery requirements.
Application Examples
- General laboratory heat treatment, drying and ashing across sample types.
- Calcination and loss-on-ignition testing.
- Small-batch annealing and stress-relieving of metal parts.
- Teaching and demonstration use in institutional labs.
Industry Use-Cases
- Multi-purpose QC and testing laboratories.
- Educational institutions running heat-treatment demonstrations.
- Small manufacturers needing an all-round furnace.
- Research groups with varied, low-volume heating needs.
Recommended Accessories
Ceramic sample trays
Spare K-type thermocouple
Heat-resistant handling gloves
PID controller upgrade
Why Choose This Ash Fusion Furnace
As a general-purpose muffle furnace, this model covers a broader range of routine heating tasks than a process-specific ashing, tube or sintering furnace, making it the practical default when the lab runs mixed sample types rather than one dedicated process.
