High-temperature treatment plays a critical role in catalytic materials research, particularly for catalyst calcination, phase transformation, and atmosphere-dependent pretreatment. As research advances toward more complex catalyst systems, a 1500°C tube furnace has become an increasingly common requirement in modern laboratories.
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Hydrogen-based precious metal refining, enabled by advanced hydrogen reduction furnaces, has emerged as a highly efficient, clean, and controllable solution for producing ultra-high-purity precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum-group metals.
Among various laboratory-scale technologies, box furnace pyrolysis solutions offer a reliable, flexible, and repeatable method for biochar production.
This article explains how box furnaces are used for biochar pyrolysis, why atmosphere control is essential, and how to optimize process parameters to achieve consistent, high-quality biochar.
1200°C dual-zone PECVD (Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition) system provides a powerful and flexible solution, enabling excellent film quality at low substrate temperatures through precise thermal and plasma control.
This article explores the process principles, film characteristics, and practical advantages of using a high-temperature dual-zone PECVD system for low-temperature dielectric and passivation film deposition.
Sintering under a reducing atmosphere (e.g., H₂, forming gas, N₂/H₂ blends) offers crucial benefits— oxide removal, improved densification, enhanced mechanical properties — for metal and ceramic powders. This article reviews the mechanism, process parameters, advantages, limitations, and application guidelines of high‑temperature reducing‑atmosphere sintering, providing a reference for researchers and industrial practitioners.
High-temperature heat treatment furnaces are essential tools in materials science, thermodynamics research, and industrial processing.
Recently, a UK client asked if we could provide a rotary furnace that can accommodate quartz tubes with an 80 mm diameter and 400 mm heating length.
In response, ZYLAB proposed our Vibrating Rotary Sintering Furnace, engineered for high-precision sintering, mixing, and thermal processing. This blog explores its features, benefits, applications, and why UK thermodynamics labs trust ZYLAB.
Hydrogen reduction is one of the most important processes in metal powder production and purification. For researchers working with copper powder, iron powder, and other high-purity metal or alloy particles, achieving a stable, uniform, and safe reducing atmosphere is essential. A swing (rocking) hydrogen atmosphere furnace provides a more efficient and homogeneous heat-treatment environment compared with fixed-bed reduction furnaces, making it widely used in laboratories, pilot lines, and materials R&D.
At leading research institutions such as the University of Cyprus, precision, reliability, and reproducibility are essential for advanced material science and nanotechnology studies. The ZYLAB Lab Ultrasonic Nebulizer is designed to meet these exact needs, providing a robust solution for applications such as aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD), nanomaterials synthesis, and thin-film deposition.
High-temperature furnaces are widely used in industries such as materials research, ceramics, metallurgy, and additive manufacturing. During operation, these furnaces often generate hazardous exhaust gases, including silanes, halides, acid/base gases, and dust particles. Effective exhaust gas treatment solutions are essential for environmental compliance, workplace safety, and furnace longevity.
The development of high-performance functional materials is critical for flexible electronics and next-generation energy devices. Flexible transparent conductive films (TCFs) and electrode functional layers are foundational for wearable devices, foldable displays, batteries, supercapacitors, and solar cells. Achieving uniform, defect-free coatings with precise control over composition and microstructure is challenging. Ultrasonic Atomization Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) provides a precise solution for laboratory-scale material research.