Infrared Focusing Furnace AIH1700
Product Detail
InSitu Pro™ AIH1700 is the infrared focusing furnace at the top of the InSitu Pro™ family: RT to 1700 °C with heating at up to 30 °C per second. An ellipsoidal reflector focuses the infrared source onto a platinum φ10 mm stage for real-time, in-situ, high-resolution observation of melting, solidification, crystallization and other phase transitions — in a vacuum/atmosphere chamber, holding ±0.1 °C.
Key features
- RT to 1700 °C — the top of the rangeInfrared heating reaches 1700 °C, the highest ceiling in the InSitu Pro™ family — above the 1400–1500 °C AH1500-RG / AH1400-RG-XY resistive stages.
- Up to 30 °C per secondThe infrared focusing structure delivers Max 30 °C/s heating with a controllable cooling rate — for comparison, the resistive AH stages specify their rates in °C per minute.
- Focused infrared, clean geometryAn ellipsoidal reflector concentrates the infrared source at one focus onto the heating zone at the other — radiant energy lands where the sample sits.
- Platinum φ10 mm sample stageA platinum stage carries the sample, viewed in reflection or transmission through a φ7 mm JGS2 quartz window (220–2500 nm, hand-removable); window-to-stage distance 17 mm.
- Vacuum / atmosphere chamberThe chamber is specified for vacuum or a chosen atmosphere; a vacuum system is available as an option, and the operating environment is confirmed at quotation.
- Modular heat sourceThe core heat-source module is designed for quick removal and replacement, improving maintenance efficiency.
- Software, SDK & quote-ready orderingHost-computer software handles temperature setting and data acquisition; LabVIEW and C# SDKs support customized programming. Request pricing via this page or the Stage Selector.
Product specifications
| Parameter | AIH1700 |
|---|---|
| SKU # | EIAH1700 |
| Heating Method | Infrared heating |
| Temperature Range | RT ~ 1700 °C |
| Temperature Stability | ±0.1 °C |
| Temperature Control Rate | Max heating 30 °C/s · cooling rate controllable |
| Sample Stage | Platinum · φ10 mm |
| Optical Path | Reflection / Transmission |
| Window Size | φ7 mm |
| Window Material | JGS2 quartz glass (220–2500 nm), manually removable and replaceable |
| Window-to-Stage Distance | 17 mm |
| Chamber | Vacuum / Atmosphere |
| Dimensions | 140 × 160 × 265 mm |
| Net Weight | 12.5 kg |
Basic configuration
| Included with every furnace | Qty |
|---|---|
| Main unit (AIH1700) | 1 |
| Temperature controller | 1 |
| Water-circulation system | 1 |
| PC control software | 1 |
| Connection cables, tubing & accessories | — |
Options include adapter plates, custom water circulators, vacuum systems, host PCs, and custom control software. Final configuration and accessories are confirmed at quotation.
1700 °C and oxidation: choose your environment
When operated in air or another oxidizing atmosphere, many metals and alloys can oxidize extremely rapidly at 1500–1700 °C. Under diffusion-controlled conditions, oxide growth is often approximated by parabolic kinetics; actual behavior depends on material composition, surface condition, temperature, atmosphere, and exposure time. Unlike the resistive AH stages, the AIH1700 is specified with a vacuum/atmosphere chamber — vacuum operation is available when the furnace is configured with the optional vacuum system. Hold a sample for an hour at a working temperature and see:
Model: parabolic oxidation x² = k·t with an Arrhenius rate constant — an approximation for diffusion-controlled oxidation, not every material or temperature; the vacuum panel illustrates the model response when the oxidant supply is suppressed. The AIH1700 is specified with a vacuum/atmosphere chamber (vacuum system optional) — confirm the intended operating atmosphere and pumping configuration at quotation. Curves are schematic, not performance data for a specific furnace or sample.
The ceiling ladder · quick navigation
| Family | AH1000 / AH12001000 / 1200 °C | AH1500-RG / AH1400-RG-XY1500 / 1400 °C | AIH1700this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | RT to 1000 / 1200 °C · planar ceramic stage | 1500 / 1400 °C resistive-heating AH stages · furnace & tunnel | RT to 1700 °C · 30 °C/s infrared · vacuum/atmosphere |
| Page | AH1000 / AH1200 → | AH1500-RG / AH1400-RG-XY → | — you are here — |
Matched controller, water circulation & optional vacuum system. Each furnace ships with its temperature controller and water-circulation system; a vacuum system is available as an option. The matched set is specified with your quotation.
FAQ
How is infrared focusing different from resistive heating?
Instead of a resistive element under the sample, an ellipsoidal reflector focuses radiation from an infrared source onto the heating zone — the structure behind the AIH1700's RT–1700 °C range and Max 30 °C/s heating. The trade-off is furnace geometry: a platinum φ10 mm stage, a 17 mm window-to-stage distance, and a 12.5 kg tower body rather than a thin flat stage.
Can it run in vacuum?
The chamber is specified for vacuum or atmosphere operation; the vacuum system itself is an option confirmed at quotation. Within the InSitu Pro™ optical family this is the listed vacuum route at ultra-high temperature — the ACH400SV covers vacuum service to 400 °C.
What can I watch through the window?
Real-time, in-situ, high-resolution observation of melting, solidification, crystallization and other phase transitions at high temperature, in reflection or transmission through the φ7 mm JGS2 window (220–2500 nm).
Will my sample oxidize at 1700 °C?
In air, many metals and alloys oxidize extremely rapidly at these temperatures — the simulator above gives a schematic comparison rather than a material-specific prediction. Some oxides, ceramics, refractories, and minerals may be more suitable, depending on phase stability, atmosphere compatibility, and exposure time. Because the AIH1700's chamber is specified vacuum/atmosphere, vacuum operation is available when configured with the optional vacuum system — confirm the environment at quotation.
How do I order?
The AIH1700 is configured to your optics and quoted individually. Use the quote request on this page or the Stage Selector, tell us your microscope or spectrometer, target temperatures, and atmosphere needs, and our engineers confirm the configuration and reply with pricing and lead time.
Related
- InSitu Pro™ Stage Selector — answer five questions and match the whole range with a one-click quote.
- Stage Selection Guide — the five-step decision logic behind optical vs electrical, cooling, and atmosphere.
- In-Situ Stages: A Theory Guide — the measurement science of temperature-resolved microscopy and Raman.
- UHT Heating Stage AH1500-RG / AH1400-RG-XY — the 1500 / 1400 °C resistive-heating AH stages.
- UHT Heating Stage AH1000 / AH1200 — the 1000 / 1200 °C step on a planar ceramic stage.
Disclaimer: ACS Material, LLC believes the information on this page is accurate and represents the best and most current information available to us. Specifications reflect the manufacturer's current datasheet; idealized values are benchmarks and final configurations are confirmed at quotation — always refer to the model datasheet for guaranteed ratings. The interactive simulator is a schematic teaching tool, not performance data for a specific unit. ACS Material makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding suitability for any purpose, and will not be responsible for damages resulting from use of or reliance upon this information.