
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.Â
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.
Key Features
Applications
Optional Features
Key Features
- Temperature Range: 200°C to 1100°CÂ
- Dual-Zone Heating: Independent, programmable zones for creating stable linear gradientsÂ
- Reaction Tube Compatibility: Quartz and alumina tubes with high thermal shock resistanceÂ
- Ampule Configuration: Supports vacuum-sealed or gas-filled (inert/reactive) ampulesÂ
- Thermocouple Placement: Strategically located for real-time control of both source and deposition zonesÂ
- Continuous Operation: Engineered for long-duration crystal growth runs (up to several weeks)Â
Applications
- Crystal Growth: Metal halides, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), and rare earth compoundsÂ
- Semiconductor Research: Growth of high-purity crystals for optoelectronic applicationsÂ
- Material Purification: Separation and refinement of compound semiconductorsÂ
- Solid-State Chemistry: Investigation of new materials through gas-phase transport reactionsÂ
- Thermodynamic Studies: Analysis of phase transitions and vapor transport behaviorÂ
Optional Features
- SCADA Integration with data loggingÂ
- Quartz tube end-caps with vacuum/gas portsÂ
- Rotameters or MFC-based gas flow controlsÂ
- Multiple ampule holders for parallel experimentsÂ
- Cold traps and vacuum pumps for advanced configurationsÂ