Supply of Floating Zone Single Crystal Growth Furnace to Durham University
Durham University · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Floating Zone Single Crystal Growth Furnace to Durham University
Awarded 27 Mar 2017
Awarded27 Mar 2017
Value£189,600.00
SupplierCrystal Systems Corporation Ltd
AgencyDurham University
RegionNorth East
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 3mo ago1y 4mo term
Awarded 27 Mar 2017Expired 30 July 2018
About
Durham University awarded a contract to Crystal Systems Corporation Ltd for the purchase of a Floating Zone Furnace capable of growing large single crystals of inorganic materials from the melt at temperatures up to 2200°C, along with ancillary equipment for sample preparation.
The equipment supports research activities in functional inorganic materials conducted by Durham Chemistry and partners in Physics and Materials from UK universities.
The contract value was £189,600.
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