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How to Choose a 1500°C Tube Furnace for Catalytic Materials Research

1500°C Small Tube Furnace

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.

Hydrogen-Based Precious Metal Refining: Boost Purity and Efficiency While Reducing Environmental Impact

Hydrogen Reduction Furnace for Precious Metal Refining

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.

Box Furnace Pyrolysis Solution for High-Quality Biochar Production

Box Furnace Pyrolysis Solution for High-Quality Biochar Production

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.

Low-Temperature (≤400°C) Deposition of High-Quality Dielectric and Passivation Films Using a 1200°C Dual-Zone PECVD System

1200°C Dual-Zone PECVD System with Solid–Liquid Evaporation and Anti-Condensation Design

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.

High-Temperature Sintering under Reducing Atmosphere: Principles, Advantages and Best Practices

Laboratory Hydrogen Reduction Sintering Furnace

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.

Supplying Advanced Rotary and Rocking Furnaces to Leading UK Thermodynamics Companies: ZYLAB’s Vibrating Rotary Sintering Furnace Solution

Rotary and Rocking Furnace

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.

How to Use a Rocking Hydrogen Atmosphere Furnace for Reducing Copper Powder, Iron Powder, and Other High-Purity Metal Powders

ZYLAB Rocking Hydrogen Atmosphere Furnace

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.

Supporting the University of Cyprus with ZYLAB Lab Ultrasonic Nebulizer for Advanced Research

Lab Ultrasonic Nebulizer

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.

Exhaust Gas Treatment Solutions for High-Temperature Furnaces

PECVD Furnace and Exhaust Gas Purification System Example

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.

Advancing Key Material Research with Ultrasonic Atomization CVD

ZYLAB Ultrasonic Atomization Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) System

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.