Electrostatic Levitation Furnace

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific instrument
gptkbp:enables precise temperature control
contactless sample manipulation
containerless melting
measurement of thermophysical properties
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Electrostatic Levitation Furnace
gptkbp:launchDate 2015
gptkbp:location gptkb:Kibo_module
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Japan_Aerospace_Exploration_Agency
gptkbp:operates gptkb:International_Space_Station
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:ISS_Kibo_laboratory
gptkbp:studies semiconductors
oxides
metallic alloys
gptkbp:usedFor containerless material processing
high-temperature material research
melting and solidification experiments
gptkbp:uses electrostatic force
laser heating
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:STS-51B
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7