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Manual Vs. Auto Hydraulic Press
A hydraulic press is a machine used to exert a compressive force upon an object based on the principle of Pascal’s law. Pascal’s law states that when a confined fluid has pressure applied, the entire liquid is affected by the change in pressure. A hydraulic press is commonly used in sample preparation, whereby the hydraulic cylinder is used to ‘press’ the sample into a thin film or pellet. They are available in both automatic and manual machines. This article will compare the automatic and manual hydraulic press options and the available range from XRF Scientific.
What is a Hydraulic Press?
Using the static pressure of a liquid, a hydraulic press can crush a range of materials such as plastics, metals
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How To Choose A Muffle Furnace
A muffle furnace is commonly found in laboratories that carry out high-temperature applications such as annealing, quenching and tempering on small steel components. These furnaces are vital instruments in the industrial and mining industries and play an important role in research and development laboratories where materials need to be analysed. Like any instrument, they have to be configured to suit your requirements. A muffle furnace is no different; therefore, throughout this article, we will outline the key aspects to consider when choosing a muffle furnace.
An Overview of a Muffle Furnace
When high-temperature applications are carried out in a furnace, there are risks of contamination from the fuel and byproducts from the heat source. A muffle furnace was initially
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What Is A Muffle Furnace Used For?
A muffle furnace is a crucial piece of laboratory equipment used for high-temperature heating, recovery and cooling of a material in an insulated cabinet. The critical factor in why muffle furnaces are used is that samples are heated whilst they are kept isolated from the fuel and the byproducts of combustion. This post will provide an overview of the applications that require a muffle furnace and how it benefits them.
Key Applications of a Muffle Furnace
Using a muffle furnace is beneficial in numerous applications, even more so as it keeps a material isolated from contaminants while being heated to high temperatures. These furnaces are essential for scientists who need to identify the amount of non-combus
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