| Customization | Available |
| Delivery Time | 15-30 working days |
| Product Name | Fire Assay Cupellation Furnace |
| Application | Gold, Silver & Precious Metal Testing |
| Heating Element | Silicon Carbide Heating Element |
| Rated Temperature | 1200 ℃ |
| Exhaust System | Independent Exhaust Connection |
| Payment Terms | L/C,T/T |
| Packaging Details | Standard export packing is provided, and customized packing is available upon request. |
| Cupel Capacity | 50 / 100 / 168 Cupels |
| Brand Name | Y&X |
| Model Number | Fire Assay Cupellation Furnace |
| Place of Origin | China |
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Product Specification
| Customization | Available | Delivery Time | 15-30 working days |
| Product Name | Fire Assay Cupellation Furnace | Application | Gold, Silver & Precious Metal Testing |
| Heating Element | Silicon Carbide Heating Element | Rated Temperature | 1200 ℃ |
| Exhaust System | Independent Exhaust Connection | Payment Terms | L/C,T/T |
| Packaging Details | Standard export packing is provided, and customized packing is available upon request. | Cupel Capacity | 50 / 100 / 168 Cupels |
| Brand Name | Y&X | Model Number | Fire Assay Cupellation Furnace |
| Place of Origin | China | ||
| High Light | 1200°C Fire Assay Cupellation Furnace ,50-168 Cupel Capacity Cupellation Furnace ,Silicon Carbide Heating Elements Precious Metal Testing Furnace | ||
The Fire Assay Cupellation Furnace is essential equipment for determining gold, silver, and other precious metals using the fire assay method. During cupellation, lead oxidizes and is absorbed by porous cupels under high temperatures, while target precious metals remain as metallic beads for weighing and analysis.
Y&X offers cupellation furnaces with 50, 100, and 168-cupel capacities operating at 1200°C, suitable for laboratories of all sizes. These furnaces feature precise temperature control, silicon carbide heating elements, independent furnace chambers, pneumatic door operation, and specialized exhaust systems.
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Three configurations accommodate different batch sizes and daily sample throughput requirements.
Thermocouple monitoring and PID control system maintain temperature accuracy within ±5°C for consistent thermal conditions.
High-temperature elements provide rapid heating and stable performance for repeated fire assay operations.
Designed for high-temperature operation with easy maintenance and replacement access.
Facilitates safe loading and unloading while reducing direct exposure to furnace heat.
Independent exhaust connection directs lead-containing fumes to laboratory ventilation systems.
| Parameter | 50-Cupel | 100-Cupel | 168-Cupel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupel Capacity | 50 positions | 100 positions | 168 positions |
| Cupel Specification | 6A / 7A / 7AS | 6A / 7A / 7AS | 6A / 7A / 7AS |
| Rated Temperature | 1200°C | 1200°C | 1200°C |
| Heating Element | Silicon Carbide Rod | Silicon Carbide Rod | Silicon Carbide Rod |
| Temperature Control | PID Control | PID Control | PID Control |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±5°C | ±5°C | ±5°C |
| Door Operation | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic |
| Application | Fire Assay Cupellation | Fire Assay Cupellation | Fire Assay Cupellation |
Optional configurations and customized specifications available according to laboratory requirements.
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The fire assay cupellation process involves four key steps:
Temperature control accuracy, furnace temperature uniformity, and exhaust conditions critically affect cupellation process consistency.
Ideal for small to medium laboratories and routine batch testing. Processes 6-8 batches per 8-hour shift (45-60 minute cycles).
Suitable for laboratories requiring greater batch capacity. Processes 12-16 batches per shift under standard conditions.
Designed for large testing centers and high-throughput operations. Processes 20-25 batches per shift.
For multiple shifts or peak sample volumes, consider multiple furnaces or the 168-cupel configuration.
While standard muffle furnaces serve general heating applications, fire assay cupellation furnaces are specifically configured for precious metal analysis. Key differentiators include:
Selection should consider cupel capacity, temperature uniformity, ventilation, and daily throughput beyond just operating temperature.
Effective ventilation is crucial for handling lead-containing fumes generated during cupellation. The furnace includes exhaust connections for integration with laboratory ventilation systems.
Recommended ventilation capacity: Minimum 1500 m³/h (subject to laboratory assessment)
For laboratories without centralized exhaust, independent chimney configurations can be provided based on site conditions.
Y&X Beijing Technology Co., Ltd. provides laboratory and mineral processing equipment for sample preparation, mineral testing, and precious metal analysis. Equipment selection is tailored to sample throughput, testing requirements, laboratory conditions, and supporting facilities.
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Company Details
Business Type:
Manufacturer,Trading Company,Seller,Exporter
Year Established:
2014
Total Annual:
50000000-65000000
Employee Number:
20~100
Ecer Certification:
Verified Supplier
Y&X Beijing Technology Co., Ltd. is a mining-focused technology company dedicated to helping mineral processing laboratories and mining enterprises achieve more accurate test results, more stable process design, and higher beneficiation efficiency. Y&X provides complete mineral processing... Y&X Beijing Technology Co., Ltd. is a mining-focused technology company dedicated to helping mineral processing laboratories and mining enterprises achieve more accurate test results, more stable process design, and higher beneficiation efficiency. Y&X provides complete mineral processing...
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