Edmund Bühler Copper Boat
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Copper Boat provides controlled induction melting and alloying of metal charges up to 20 g under high vacuum or argon, particularly for homogenising metals with low or different melting points.
Key features
- Water-cooled copper tube moulds are encapsulated in a vacuum-tight quartz tube; temperature up to 1800 °C.
- The induction coil moves linearly across the sample for intensive mixing.
- The compact arrangement permits fast pump-down; the movable rack integrates generator, turbomolecular pump and high-vacuum gauge.
- The manufacturer requires a 12 kW generator; see the table for vacuum range.
- Safety features include a safety hood, generator safety switch and cooling-water flow control.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Copper Boat |
|---|---|
| Quantity | max. 20 g |
| Temperature range | up to 1800°C |
| Vacuum | <10-2 – 10-5 mbar |
| Generator power | 12 kW required |
Basic equipment and optional accessories
The integrated system is mounted on a movable rack with generator, turbomolecular pump and high-vacuum gauge.
Applications and samples
Induction melting, alloying and homogenization of small metal batches with low or differing melting points.
Selection guidance
Select mould and system configuration by sample mass, metal melting-point combination and atmosphere.