Surface Condition of W/Mo Crucibles Has a Great Influence on Sapphire Growth

Saphhire

Do you know that the surface condition of molybdenum and tungsten crucible has a great influence on sapphire growth? Let us see the details in the following:

If the surface of the crucible is too rough, the sapphire cannot be released or can only be partially released from the wall of the crucible, which results in cracks and faults in the crystal. Not only that: The crucible itself is also damaged in the process and has to be reworked or replaced earlier than planned.

Our pressed-sintered crucibles made of tungsten or molybdenum has a surface roughness of less than 0.8 µm. The sapphire can be extracted from the crucible without difficulty and without damaging the surface of the crucible. For the sapphire producers, this results in fewer complexes and expensive reworking of the surface of the crucible. The cycles run smoothly and deliver high-quality ingots. And there's another advantage: The smooth surface is less susceptible to corrosion caused by the aggressive melted sapphire. This increases the service life of the reusable tungsten/molybdenum crucibles.

Crucible with Smooth Surface

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