Microwave Materials Processing Laboratory
Facilities
1. Microwave applicators

1.1) 3 kW Microwave Applicator
Microwave Frequency: 2.45GHz
Maximum output power: 3 kW

Description: This applicator can be used to heat the materials for casting, cladding, joining and sintering purposes. Maximum power can be produced 3 kW at 2.45GHz frequency; processing temperature can be measured with the help of a built-in sensor inside the cavity.

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1.2) Microwave Sintering Furnace

Input Power: 5 kVA

Voltage: 230 volts and current 20A
Microwave Frequency: 2.45GHz
Output Power: 1.45 kW
Application: This furnace is used to cast, join and sinter metals, ceramics, polymers and composites using microwave energy. This can produce 1.45 kW power at 2.45GHz frequency. It has built-in infrared sensor to measure the process temperature.

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1.3) Domestic Microwave Applicators

Application: These are used in machining of the metals, glass and polymers.

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2. Powder mixer and blender Voltage: 220/240 V
Min speed: 10RPM

Application: Suitable for dry mixing of products in powder form

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Micro Vickers hardness Tester

Hardness test Range: 8HV-2900HV
Amplification of microscope: 100X for observation and 400X for measurement
Max. Height of specimen: 90mm
Application: To measure the microhardness value for the micro and thin specimens. This is also fit to measure the hardness for hard materials like glass, ceramics etc.

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