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Katanax® K1 Prime Automated Electric Fluxer Katanax® K2 Prime Automated Electric Fluxer
Available in 115 V/60 Hz and 230 V/50 Hz, CE Approved models For 230 V/ 50/60 Hz operation, CE Approved
• Single-position automated electric fusion machine. • Six-position automated electric fusion machine
• Prepare glass disks for XRF or solutions for AA, ICP, and wet • Prepare glass disks for XRF or solutions for AA, ICP, and wet Patent Pending
chemistry analysis. chemistry analysis
• Throughput of 5-7 samples/hour. • Throughput of 20-30 samples/hour
• Includes built-in and customizable fusion methods. • Includes built-in and customizable fusion methods
Patent Pending
• Multi-lingual, foolproof fusion method development • Multi-lingual, foolproof fusion method development wizard
wizard. • Closed electric oven ensures all crucibles and molds are at the same temperature
• Independent heaters for the crucible and mold enable • Real-time temperature display
optimal temperature control and homogenization.
• User-adjustable holding temperature to minimize ramping time
• Real-time temperature display.
• Both disk and solution units are included
• User-adjustable holding temperature to minimize ramping time.
• Please specify mold size when ordering
• Both disk and solution units included.
• Solution kit available, accommodates 5 Teflon® beakers.
• Please specify mold size when ordering.
• Solution Agitation Unit available.
Complete K2 Prime Kit includes:
Complete K1 Prime Kit includes: • K2 Prime Fluxer
• K1 Prime Fluxer • Special outlet for installation hook-up
• Mold Heating/Cooling Unit • Tool Kit (hex keys, spare fuses)
• Unbreakable Teflon Beaker • Instruction Manual
• Mold Holder
• Power Cord Specification:
• Instruction Manual Voltages 220-240 VAC (50-60Hz)
• Tool Kit (hex keys, spare fuses) Power (max) 3000 W
Dimensions 19” (48 cm) x 36” (91 cm) x 19” (48 cm)
Specifications Mass 95 lbs (43 kg)
Voltages 110-127VAC, 220-240VAC (50-60Hz) Power Cord 3-prong, 240V standard North American plug
Power (max) 1300W
Dimensions 15.6” (39.5cm) x 10.9” (27.5cm) x 23.1” (58.5cm)
Mass: 66 lbs (30kg)
Power Cord 3-prong standard North American plug for 115V / 60 Hz Model
2-prong European CEE 7/7 plug for 230V / 50Hz Model

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Crucibles and Molds for Katanax K1 and K2 KP0049A Zirconium Crucible

100% Zirconium, 55 g. Straight-walled crucible designed specifically for the Katanax K1 and K2
Automated Electric Fluxers Automate Electric Fluxers. Capacity 30 mL.

The Katanax K1 and K2 accept crucibles with the following

characteristics: Racks & Holders
• Capacity - 30 mL 7151R Rack
• Straight-walled For holding six 7152 or 7152HP graphite crucibles.
• Height – 32 mm
• Outer Diameter – 41 mm Accessory Packages & Kits
• Made of 95% platinum, 5% gold (borate fusions) or 100% zirconium (peroxide fusions) 7151 Rack and Tongs
• Standard or reinforced For holding six 7152 or 7152HP graphite crucibles. Ni-Cr (nichrome) alloys used
for rack withstand temperatures as high as 1200° C.
The Katanax K1 and K2 accept common round molds with the following characteristics:
• Depth - 6 mm Platinumware, Labware & Handling Tools
• Inner Base Diameter - 30 to 40 mm 7151T Long Tongs
• Outer Rim Diameter - 39 to 49 mm For handling crucibles; 20 in.

7154 Short Tongs

For handling crucibles; 9 in.
Accessories
SPEX SamplePrep offers crucibles made of 95% platinum and 5% gold, the standard non-wetting alloy Molds & Mold Holders
for borate fusions. Zirconium crucibles are available for peroxide fusions. Pt/Au crucibles and molds
are offered in regular and heavy-duty versions; heavy-duty platinumware lasts longer, has better KP1003A Mold – 30 mm
temperature control, and is less likely to warp. While the Katanax K1 and K2 Automated Electric Fluxers 95% Pt/5% Au, 18 g.
accept most common molds, they require crucibles with very particular specifications. All platinumware KP1004A Heavy-Duty Mold – 30 mm
is sold separately from the instrument. Price quotations are available upon request by contacting SPEX 95% Pt/5% Au, 30 g.
SamplePrep Customer Service at (732) 623-0465. Please note that prices are quoted daily and may
change due to market fluctuations. KP1005A Mold – 32 mm
95% Pt/5% Au, 21 g.
Crucibles KP1006A Heavy-Duty Mold – 32 mm
KP1001A Regular Crucible 95% Pt/5% Au, 36 g.
95% Pt/5% Au, 26 g. Straight-walled crucible designed specifically for the Katanax K1 and K2
Automated Electric Fluxers. Capacity 30 mL. KP1007A Mold – 35 mm
95% Pt/5% Au, 25 g.
KP1002A Heavy-Duty Crucible
95% Pt/5% Au, 30 g. Straight-walled crucible designed specifically for the Katanax K1 and K2
Automated Electric Fluxers with a thicker rim and bottom for greater durability. Capacity 30 mL.

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KP1008A Heavy-Duty Mold – 35 mm Graphite Crucibles for Muffle Furnaces

95% Pt/5% Au, 48 g.
7152 Graphite Crucibles
KP1009A Mold – 40 mm 31.8 mm O.D. x 28.6 mm, 8.4 mL capacity. Regular purity
95% Pt/5% Au, 34 g. graphite; sold in units of 100.

KP1010A Heavy-Duty Mold – 40 mm

95% Pt/5% Au, 48 g.

KP1011A Platinum Crucible Heater Lid

95% Pt/5% Au, 16 g. Platinum crucible heater lid used in place of the zirconium crucible heater lid that
is supplied with the K1. Recommended for users concerned with possible contamination due to the
zirconium lid.

KP1015A Zirconium Crucible Heater Lid

100% Zirconium crucible heater lid as supplied with the K1. Protects the crucible, conserves heat during
fusion, and aids in pouring.

KP0010A Teflon® Beaker

Unbreakable Teflon beaker used for preparing solutions. 7152HP Graphite Crucibles
31.8 mm O.D. x 28.6 mm, 8.4 mL capacity. High purity graphite; sold in units of 10.
Mold Holders for the K1 Prime Automated Electric Fluxer
7153 Graphite Crucibles
KP0037A Mold Holder, for 30 mm molds Micro, 9.5 mm O.D. x 19 mm, 0.6 mL capacity. High-purity graphite; sold in units of 100.
KP0038A Mold Holder, for 32 mm molds
KP0039A Mold Holder, for 35 mm molds
KP0040A Mold Holder, for 40 mm molds

Mold Holders and Plates for the K2 Prime Automated Electric Fluxer
All Mold Plates are designed to hold six molds. Custom sizes are available.

KP0235A Mold Plate, for 35 mm molds

KP5603A – Mold holder, 30mm, 6-position
KP5604A – Mold holder, 32mm, 6-position
KP5605A – Mold holder, 35mm, 6-position
KP5606A – Mold holder, 40mm, 6-position

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7155 Graphite Crucibles 7158 Graphite Crucibles

38.1 mm O.D. x 46.0 mm, 20 ml capacity, 25.4 mm I.D. flat bottom. High-purity graphite; sold in units of 10. For casting 31 mm glass disks, 44.4 mm O.D. x 38.1 mm, 27 mL capacity, 31 mm I.D. flat bottom.
Regular-purity graphite; sold in units of 10.

7159 Graphite Crucibles

For casting 33.7 mm glass disks, 50.8 mm O.D. x 38.1 mm, 32 mL capacity, 33.7 mm I.D. flat bottom.
High-purity graphite; sold in units of 10.

7156 Graphite Crucibles

38.1 mm O.D. x 46.0 mm, 20 ml capacity, 25.4 mm I.D. flat bottom. Regular-purity graphite; sold in
units of 10.

7157 Graphite Crucibles

For casting 31 mm glass disks, 44.4 mm O.D. x 38.1 mm, 27 ml capacity, 31 mm I.D. flat bottom. High- 7160 Graphite Crucibles
purity graphite; sold in units of 10. For casting 33.7 mm glass disks, 50.8 mm O.D. x 38.1 mm, 32 mL capacity, 33.7 mm I.D. flat bottom.
Regular-purity graphite; sold in units of 10.

7161 Graphite Crucibles

For casting 40 mm glass disks, 57.1 mm O.D. x 38.1 mm, 44.5 mL capacity, 40 mm I.D. flat bottom. High-
purity graphite; sold in units of 10.

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7162 Graphite Crucibles Additives

For casting 40 mm glass disks, 57.1 mm O.D. x 38.1 mm, 44.5 mL capacity, 40 mm I.D. flat bottom. Additive Description Part Number
Regular-purity graphite; sold in units of 10.
LiBr crystal (125g) FFB-100-03
NOTE: Glass disks cast in graphite crucibles will have rough faces which should be polished flat for
LiBr – 15mL solution FFB-103-03
analytical accuracy.
LiBr – 15mL solution (10pk) FFB-105-03
LiI crystal (125g) – trihydrate salt FFB-110-03
Fusion Flux
LiI – 15mL solution FFB-113-03
SPEX SamplePrep is proud to offer the full line of SPEX Fusion Fluxes and
additives. These fluxes have exceptional qualities due to their purity and LiI – 15mL solution (10pk) FFB-115-03
coarse glass-bead texture. LiF crystals (125g) FFB-200-03
Some of these fluxes include lithium bromide or lithium iodide as a LiNO3 (250g) FFB-300-03
non-wetting agent. A small amount of LiBr or LiI is added to the flux when LiNO3 (500g) FFB-301-03
making a “glass bead” (lithium borate sample disk), to keep the melt from
sticking to the crucible or mold. Additional LiBr or LiI is added to the flux
before making a solution for ICP/AA analysis, so the entire melt is transferred to the beaker. LiBr solution
in a dropper bottle is a convenient way to add non-wetting agent to a fusion, at 6-7 mg per drop.
Please call SPEX SamplePrep for a free sample of flux, or information on a custom flux.

SPEX Fusion Flux

Mixture Composition (%) Pure Ultra-Pure
LiT 100.00 FFB-1000-02 FFB-1000-03
LiT/LiBr 99.50/0.50 FFB-1005-02 FFB-1005-03
LiT/LiI 99.50/0.50 FFB-1007-02 FFB-1007-03
LiT/LiM 67.00/33.00 FFB-6700-02 FFB-6700-03
LiT/LiM/LiBr 66.67/32.83/0.50 FFB-6705-02 FFB-6705-03
LiT/LiM/LiI 66.67/32.83/0.50 FFB-6707-02 FFB-6707-03
LiT/LiM 50.00/50.00 FFB-5000-02 FFB-5000-03
LiT/LiM/LiBr 49.75/49.75/0.50 FFB-5005-02 FFB-5005-03
LiT/LiM/LiI 49.75/49.75/0.50 FFB-5007-02 FFB-5007-03
LiT/LiM 35.00/65.00 (12/22) FFB-3500-02 FFB-3500-03
LiT/LiM/LiBr 34.83/64.67/0.50 (11.94/21.89/0.17) FFB-3505-02 FFB-3505-03
LiM 100.00 FFB-0000-02 FFB-0000-03
LiM/LiBr 99.50/0.50 FFB-0005-02 FFB-0005-03
LiM/LiBr 98.50/1.50 FFB-0007-02 FFB-0007-03

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