Quick Answer: Combustion Boats are glazed high-alumina vitrified porcelain boats that carry samples into a furnace for carbon/sulfur determination and elemental analysis. They come in 88mm, 97mm and 100mm lengths with varying widths.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
High-alumina vitrified porcelain, glazed
Lengths of 88mm, 97mm and 100mm
Widths vary by size
Resist concentrated acids and alkalis
Not for use with hydrofluoric acid
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
High-alumina vitrified porcelain (glazed)
Lengths
88mm, 97mm, 100mm
Widths
Variable
Chemical resistance
Concentrated acids and alkalis (excluding hydrofluoric acid)
HS Code
6909.11.00
About This Product
A weighed sample is placed in the boat and pushed into a tube furnace, where it is burned so its carbon or sulfur content can be measured. The boats are used in college and vocational chemistry departments for elemental analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What lengths are the combustion boats made in?
They are available in 88mm, 97mm and 100mm lengths, with varying widths.