KX100-Ge Germanium Crystal Growing Furnace
KX100-Ge Germanium Crystal Growing Furnace
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KX100-Ge Overview
 
Maximizing germanium output. Minimizing cost.
Performance
| Typical Ingot Diameter |
100-228
mm (4-9") |
| Pull Chamber Height |
1750 mm
(69”) |
| Throat Diameter |
305 mm (12”) |
| Seed Lift Rate |
0-250 mm/hr |
| Seed Jog Speed (Nominal) |
250 mm/min |
| Total Crucible Travel |
380 mm (15") |
| Crucible Lift Rate |
0-175 mm/hr |
| Crucible
Jog Speed (Nominal) |
120 mm/min |
| Seed Rotation (Reversible) |
0-10 rpm |
| Crucible
Rotation (Reversible) |
0-10 rpm |
| Vacuum
Pumps Main |
5660 l/min
(200 cfm) |
| (Min.
recommended) Aux |
990 l/min
(35 cfm) |
Germanium Charge Capacity
Hot zones are available to fit the following crucible sizes. Charges
can be enhanced with a feeder.
Crucible
Diameter |
Crucible
Height |
Charge
Size Cold Pack |
| 20.0 in |
15.0 in |
120 kg |
Utility Requirements
| Electrical
Furnace: |
190 kVA, 380
/ 400 / 440 / 460 ±10% VAC 3 Ø
50/60 Hz, fused for 375 / 350 / 325 / 300 A |
| Coolant
Water |
| Maximum
Inlet Temperature |
25°C (77°F) |
| Minimum
Flow Rate |
190 l/min (50 gpm) total |
| Diff.
Supply Pressure |
38 psi (2.7 kg/cm2) |
| Argon |
| Mass
Flow Control (Max.) |
10-50 slpm |
| Purge
Flow |
75 slpm |
| Facility
Total |
175 slpm |
| Recommended
Supply Pressure |
5.2 bar (75 psi) |
| Air |
| Recommended
Supply Pressure |
6.2 bar (90 psi) |
Dimensions
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Furnace
Overall |
Control Console |
Power
Supply |
| Height |
6.26m (247 in) |
1.60 m (63 in) |
0.98 m (39 in) |
| Width |
2.90 m (114 in) |
0.66 m (26 in) |
0.77 m (31 in) |
| Depth |
2.76 m (109 in) |
0.91 m (36 in) |
1.12 m (44 in) |
| Weight |
5,000 kg |
(11,000 lb) |
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