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Specialised high temperature oven

Specialised high temperature oven

Advanced ceramics generally require higher firing temperatures than traditional ceramics. Temperatures in the range 1700°C to 2000°C are frequently used. Special high temperature ovens have been developed to achieve these temperatures.

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