Recent research titled “Ion-Dependent Electrochemical Behavior in Shear-Structured Tungsten Oxides” explores how different charge-carrying ions (H⁺, Li⁺) interact with oxygen-deficient tungsten-oxide frameworks.
The study demonstrates that ion size and solvation strongly influence diffusion pathways, phase transformations, and electrochemical performance—key factors for the development of fast-charging energy-storage materials.
Achieving these well-defined shear-structured phases requires precise control over high-temperature processing and gas atmosphere. The GSL-1500X tube furnace provides the thermal stability and atmospheric flexibility needed to synthesize and stabilize oxygen-deficient tungsten oxides with targeted shear structures.
In this work, tungsten-oxide (WO3) powders are treated in the GSL-1500X to promote formation of targeted Magnéli phases (WO 3-δ). This heat treatment adjusts oxygen vacancy concentration—an essential parameter governing ion transport, redox behavior, and cycling stability observed in the electrochemical measurements.
Featuring a uniform hot zone, programmable temperature profiles, and support for alumina or quartz tubes, the GSL-1500X is well suited for academic laboratories focused on electrochemistry, solid-state chemistry, and functional oxide materials. It provides a reliable platform for reproducible synthesis, defect engineering, and atmosphere-controlled heat treatments.
By enabling precise thermal and atmospheric control, the GSL-1500X supports fundamental studies like this one, helping researchers link materials processing to structure-property relationships and electrochemical performance.
Spotlight : GSL-1500X tube furnace
Thermal Performance
- Maximum temperature: 1500 °C (< 1 hour), 1400 °C continuous
- Heating rate: up to 10 °C/min (≤1000 °C), 5 °C/min (>1000 °C)
- Temperature accuracy: ± 1 °C
- Heating zone : ~150 mm, with a constant temperature zone : 60 mm (± 3 °C)
Temperature Control
- Digital temperature controller with PID regulation and auto-tuning
- Up to 30 programmable segments for ramping, dwelling, and cooling
- Integrated over-temperature and thermocouple-failure alarm
Furnace & Tube Design
- Compact, double-layer steel housing with two air cooling fans
- High-purity alumina fiber insulation
- High-purity alumina process tube (50.8 mm O.D. x 42 mm I.D. x 700 mm L)
- Silicon carbide (SiC) heating elements for high-temperature stability
Atmosphere & Vacuum Capability
- Compatible with different gas environments
- Vacuum-ready stainless-steel flange system with needle valves
- Achievable vacuum:
- ~10⁻² torr with mechanical pump
- ~10⁻⁵ torr with molecular pump (optional)
- Optional digital pressure monitoring 3.8×10-5 to 1125 Torr
Instrumentation & Accessories
- Vacuum gauge and tube-blocking elements included
- Optional PC software (LabVIEW-based) for data logging and remote control
Compliance
- CE certified
- Optional UL / CSA (NRTL) compliance available
