Float Zone Melting Furnace
Non-electric furnace employing float zone technique to purify and grow silicon crystals by localized melting and resolidification of metal rods. Classified in HTS 8417.10.00.00 for its role in heat treatment and melting of semiconductor metals.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If uses electric induction heating coils
Induction furnaces are electric and go to 8514, regardless of industrial application.
If for general laboratory heat treatment not specific to metals
Other non-electric lab ovens/heaters classify under 8419 if not dedicated to ore/metal processing.
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