Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT) Furnace

The Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT) Furnace is a high-precision, multi-zone tube furnace engineered specifically for growing and purifying single crystals via vapor phase transport. Leveraging finely tuned linear temperature gradients, this system supports controlled sublimation and recrystallization, making it essential for solid-state chemistry, crystal engineering, and semiconductor materials research. 

By enabling precise manipulation of transport agents, gas environments, and temperature differentials, the CVT Furnace provides an ideal environment for days-to-weeks long crystal growth cycles—with the stability and uniformity needed for reproducible outcomes.

  1. Temperature Range: 200°C to 1100°C 
  2. Dual-Zone Heating: Independent, programmable zones for creating stable linear gradients 
  3. Reaction Tube Compatibility: Quartz and alumina tubes with high thermal shock resistance 
  4. Ampule Configuration: Supports vacuum-sealed or gas-filled (inert/reactive) ampules 
  5. Thermocouple Placement: Strategically located for real-time control of both source and deposition zones 
  6. Continuous Operation: Engineered for long-duration crystal growth runs (up to several weeks) 
  1. Crystal Growth: Metal halides, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), and rare earth compounds 
  2. Semiconductor Research: Growth of high-purity crystals for optoelectronic applications 
  3. Material Purification: Separation and refinement of compound semiconductors 
  4. Solid-State Chemistry: Investigation of new materials through gas-phase transport reactions 
  5. Thermodynamic Studies: Analysis of phase transitions and vapor transport behavior 
  1. SCADA Integration with data logging 
  2. Quartz tube end-caps with vacuum/gas ports 
  3. Rotameters or MFC-based gas flow controls 
  4. Multiple ampule holders for parallel experiments 
  5. Cold traps and vacuum pumps for advanced configurationsÂ