MTI corporation provides the high quality Alumina (Al₂O₃) foam block for high temperature tubing furnaces in universities, companies, and national labs. It comes with the specifications as the following:

• Max. working temperature:  < 1700ºC
• Diameter:  120 mm ( 4.95") ± 2mm (0.08") 
• Length:     75 mm ( 3.0") ± 2mm (0.08")
• The block must be put in the place between sample and flange.

Application Note:

• To prevent dust-falling issue and ensure a cleaning process, it is suggested to apply a thin layer of alumina adhesive material on the surface of the foam block. Please click underline to order.
• For direct delivery of precursor gasses over the heating zone, customer may drill a hole in the alumina block for sticking a 1/4" O.D. quartz (<1200ºC) or alumina (<1700ºC) tube to deliver gas into the furnace tube center. Porous alumina block is very soft and it can be hand-drilled through easily.
• Click to Watch the video How to insert and remove foam block for MTI furnaces
• Click to Watch the video Correct position of placing thermal blocks for MTI Furnace
  
• Click to Watch the video How to modify the thermal blocks

         

Inspect your delivery:
Please check package for damages before accepting delivery.
Should damages found, please keep all packaging materials, take pictures, and report immediately to carrier/MTI.

No Warranty:
Kindly note this item is a consumable part, and not covered by warranty. Make sure to inspect for defect(s) thoroughly before use.