Compact Arc Melter MAM-1
Gloveboxes (3)
– Tabletop arc-melter that can reach temperatures ~3500°C
– Argon atmosphere
– Can melt up to 20 g of material at a time
– Suction casting of metals/alloys into rods of different diameters
– Argon atmosphere for electrochemical cell setup in inert conditions
– Two furnaces attached to one glovebox for pre-melting of molten salt electrolyte
Fume Hoods (2)
High temperature furnaces (6)
– High ventilation
– Easily available for volatile material handling
– Max temp. 900°C
– Programmable furnace controllers
– Used for high temperature molten salt electrochemical cells and alloy annealing
Tube Furnace
Die Press
– Max temp. 1200°C
– Holds 8-12 alloys at a time
– Vacuum (< 10 mtorr) or argon atmosphere
– Max pressure 13 MPa
– Die set used to press pellets to form solid electrolyte pucks and caps