A fusion procedure relies on the dissolution of a properly oxidized sample in the molten flux. During the procedure, a sub-oxidized sample can be oxidized with a nitrate-based compound. When heated, such oxidizer will promote the full oxidation of your sample in order to ensure a complete dissolution in the flux.
The non-wetting (nwa) agents will avoid the melt sticking on both the crucibles and the molds. Too little nwa could result in dirty crucibles and cracked beads.
Our fluxes are available with the additives integrated at the factory. But for method development, an inventory of various additives are convenient tools in any fusion lab.
Non-wetting agents
Lithium Bromide Crystals
Ultra-Pure
Lithium Bromide Crystals
Used as a non-wetting agent to promote easier pouring of the melt and bead removal.
Category: Additives
Part: SCA100-03
Composition: LiBr
Format: 125 g
Grade: Ultra-Pure
Lithium Bromide Solution
Ultra-Pure
Lithium Bromide Solution
Non-wetting agent in solution ready for dispensing.
Category: Additives
Part: SCA103-03
Composition: LiBr in solution
Format: 15 mL
Grade: Ultra-Pure
Lithium Bromide Solution – 10 Pack
Ultra-Pure
Lithium Bromide Solution – 10 Pack
10 pack of non-wetting agent in solution ready for dispensing.
Category: Additives
Part: SCA105-03
Composition: LiBr in solution
Format: 10 x 15 mL
Grade: Ultra-Pure
Lithium Iodide Trihydrate Salt
Ultra-Pure
Lithium Iodide Trihydrate Salt
Used as a non-wetting agent to promote easier pouring of the melt and bead removal.
Category: Additives
Part: SCA110-03
Composition: LiI . 3H2O
Format: 125 g
Grade: Ultra-Pure
Lithium Iodide Solution
Ultra-Pure
Lithium Iodide Solution
Non-wetting agent in solution ready for dispensing.
Category: Additives
Part: SCA113-03
Composition: LiI in solution
Format: 15 mL
Grade: Ultra-Pure
Lithium Iodide Solution – 10 Pack
Ultra-Pure
Lithium Iodide Solution – 10 Pack
10 pack of non-wetting agent in solution ready for dispensing.
Category: Additives
Part: SCA113-05
Composition: LiI in solution
Format: 10 x 15 mL
Grade: Ultra-Pure
Oxidizers and Other Additives
Lithium Fluoride Crystals
Ultra-Pure
Lithium Fluoride Crystals
Used as a fluidizing agent in the fusion process.
Category: Additives
Part: SCA200-03
Composition: LiF
Format: 125 g
Grade: Ultra-Pure
Lithium Nitrate – 250g
Ultra-Pure
Lithium Nitrate – 250g
Used as an oxidizer in the fusion process.
Category: Additives
Part: SCA300-03
Composition: LiNO3
Format: 250 g
Grade: Ultra-Pure
Lithium Nitrate – 500g
Ultra-Pure
Lithium Nitrate – 500g
Used as an oxidizer in the fusion process.
Category: Additives
Part: SCA301-03
Composition: LiNO3
Format: 500 g
Grade: Ultra-Pure
Lithium Carbonate – 500g
Ultra-Pure
Lithium Carbonate – 500g
Fusion additive that could promote the mixing of the melt and increase the oxidation speed. Also used to reduce the flux acidity in method development.
Category: Additives
Part: SCA400-03
Composition: Li2CO3
Format: 500 g
Grade: Ultra-Pure
Lithium Carbonate – 1 kg
Ultra-Pure
Lithium Carbonate – 1 kg
Fusion additive that could promote the mixing of the melt and increase the oxidation speed. Also used to reduce the flux acidity in method development.
Category: Additives
Part: SCA401-03
Composition: Li2CO3
Format: 1 kg
Grade: Ultra-Pure