Anhydrous Rare Earth in the Quartz Boat

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Published: March 4, 2024

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QUESTION: How long does the anhydrous rare earth in the quartz boat last?

ANSWER:

A charge of rare earth material will last for at least 1 week and could last as long as several weeks depending on the number of preforms produced and the rare earth concentration required.

Answered by AskFOC Fiber Process Development and Manufacturing Technical Team, March 4, 2024

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