PYRO Hardware Design
Long operating life
All parts of the PYRO system are
constructed of solid stainless steel,
unlike domestic microwave units with
plastic doors that are both fragile and
susceptible to thermal damage. The unit
is specifically designed for laboratory
use; it is not a modified kitchen-style
microwave. An industrial-grade 1200
watt magnetron delivers 1000 watt of
microwave power, microprocessorcontrolled,
in 10 watt increments.
Highest standards of safety
The door of the PYRO is made of
stainless steel with a lining of ceramic
fibers. In the event of a power failure,
the door will not be damaged, even if
the unit is operating at high
temperatures. The unit also has an overtemperature
sensor to protect it from
overheating within the microwave cavity.
Four micro-switches will instantaneously
cut off microwave emissions whenever
the door is opened.
Optimum temperature
homogeneity
A rotating stirrer on top of the
microwave cavity optimizes microwave
distribution in the cavity, and ensures
temperature uniformity. At 900 °C, a± 5°C temperature uniformity across the
muffle cavity is attained.
Fast heating rates
A special Al2O3 vacuum-formed,
lightweight ceramic material allows
extremely rapid ramping/heating cycles
without any damage to the muffle. This
ceramic material has excellent isolating
properties, superior to conventional
ceramics used in traditional resistanceheated
ashing muffles.
