You are here: Home » Products » By Industry » Powder Metallurgy & Sintering » Square Sintering Boats » Square Graphite Boats – Designed for High-Temperature Sintering and PECVD Processes | Customizable in Multiple Sizes and High-Purity Materials

loading

Share to:
facebook sharing button
twitter sharing button
line sharing button
wechat sharing button
linkedin sharing button
pinterest sharing button
whatsapp sharing button
sharethis sharing button

Square Graphite Boats – Designed for High-Temperature Sintering and PECVD Processes | Customizable in Multiple Sizes and High-Purity Materials

The Graphite Boat is a precision graphite carrier specifically designed for high-temperature industrial applications, primarily used in powder metallurgy sintering, heat treatment of lithium-ion battery anode materials, and PECVD coating processes. It is precision-machined via CNC from high-density, high-purity synthetic graphite blocks and features excellent high-temperature strength, thermal shock resistance, and low ash content. Ningheda offers end-to-end customization services from raw materials to finished products, providing machining according to customer drawings to meet application requirements under various operating conditions ranging from 1200°C to 2500°C.
Availability:
Quantity:
  • NX603/604

  • NHD

What is a Square Graphite boat?

A square graphite boat is an open rectangular graphite container. Its structure typically consists of a body (with an internal cavity) and a matching lid (optional), forming a semi-enclosed sintering chamber. The internal dimensions, wall thickness, fillet radius, and bottom flatness of the ark are all customized according to specific sintering processes to accommodate the loading capacity, sintering shrinkage rate, and thermal field distribution requirements of different powdered materials.

The Ningheda series of square graphite boats employs a composite process of compression molding followed by isostatic densification to produce graphite blanks. After graphitization at high temperatures of 2400–2800°C, cavity machining is performed using a five-axis machining center. The finished product exhibits isotropic physical properties, eliminating the axial-radial performance discrepancies commonly found in extruded graphite and ensuring dimensional consistency of the boat during repeated thermal cycling.

Two stacked rectangular graphite sintering boxes, ideal for batch processing of materials in high-temperature furnaces

Two-angle stacked view 

High-purity rectangular graphite box with lid, used for high-temperature sintering of powder materials, featuring smooth surface and precise edges

Front-side view

Two stacked shallow graphite trays, suitable for sintering thin materials or small components in controlled atmospheres

Horizontal Stacked View


Product Features and Technical Specifications

Material Grades and Performance Comparison

Based on operating temperature, purity requirements, and budget, we offer graphite blocks in three material grades:

         Performance                  Specifications

            Unit

    Medium-Coarse             Graphite Ark

   (Economy Model)

        High-Purity                 Graphite Ark

   (Standard Model)

      Isostatic Pressed                Graphite Ark

      (High-End Model)

            Grain size

         μm/mm               0.8mm             ≤25μm               ≤25μm

         Bulk density

            g/cm³                ≥1.72              ≥1.78             1.80 – 1.85

           Resistivity

            μΩ.m                ≤8.5              ≤12                 ≤11

     Flexural strength

             MPa                 ≥15              ≥35                 ≥38

Compressive strength

             MPa                 ≥35              ≥70                 ≥80

          Ash content

               %
               ≤0.3              ≤0.06      ≤0.05(500ppm)

 Typical Applications

              --

  General Sintering            and Powder                    Metallurgy

       Sintering of   lithium-ion battery      anode materials

        PECVD coating,             semiconductors

Other Key Features

  • Ash content can be reduced to 30 ppm upon request

  • The above specifications are standard values and are not guaranteed

Rectangular graphite box with engraved ID, designed for industrial high-temperature applications requiring material traceability

Rectangular graphite boat

Side view of a graphite block with engraved identification mark, indicating traceability and quality control

Side view of the graphite boat

▍Our strengths 

  • In-house raw material production: We operate our own graphite raw material production line, ensuring consistent purity and performance, and controlling product quality from the source.

  • Precision machining: Equipped with multiple high-precision CNC machines, we can machine complex structures with dimensional tolerances within ±0.1 mm.

  • Cost Control: With an integrated supply chain and no middlemen markups, we provide customers with cost-effective products.

  • Fast Delivery: We maintain a stock of raw materials, with standard orders delivered within 15–30 days (excluding licensing processing time). Rush orders can be expedited.

  • Comprehensive Service: We support custom designs based on drawings, offer technical consultation, and provide after-sales support to ensure our customers have complete peace of mind.


▍Wide range of applications

                       Applications

                        Specific uses

The Core Value Offered by Graphite Ark

    

    Lithium-ion battery industry

     Sintering vessels for anode and                  cathode materials in the                   carbonization and graphitization                              processes

              Structurally stable at high                   temperatures, does not contaminate          materials, and ensures consistent                           battery performance

     

    Powder Metallurgy Sintering

        High-temperature sintering of     cemented carbides, metal powders,                 and ceramic materials

             Holds metal powder, resists deformation at high temperatures, and           improves product density and                             mechanical properties

         


        Semiconductor Industry

 Used for positioning, handling, and   protecting wafers and substrates in         environments characterized by            extreme high temperatures, high                purity, and strong corrosion.

      Precise grooves and high flatness.          Resists cracking and warping at high   temperatures, reducing thermal stress                                  cracks.



   Chemical Reaction Apparatus


         Inner liner / reaction boat for                    holding  reactants in high-                 temperature chemical reactors

  Available in square, rectangular, and            custom shapes, compatible with             various types of equipment such as   tube furnaces, chamber furnaces, and                          rotary furnaces

Lithium battery cathode material production using high-temperature sintering process, where graphite boats serve as critical carriers for LFP, NCM, and LCO powder consolidation in controlled atmosphere furnaces

Lithium Battery

Semiconductor wafer processing in PECVD equipment utilizing high-purity graphite boats for thermal stability and chemical inertness in chip manufacturing environments

Semiconductor

Chemical reaction vessel operating at elevated temperatures with corrosion-resistant graphite boats containing reactive materials in acid, alkali, or salt environments

Chemical Reactor

Powder metallurgy continuous sintering furnace with graphite boats arranged on conveyor system for batch processing of metal and ceramic powder compacts

Powder Metallurgy

▍FAQ

  • Q1: What is the difference between square and round graphite boats? How should I choose between them?

    A: Square boats offer higher loading space utilization and can be arranged more closely in roller kilns or pusher kilns, resulting in a 20–30% higher output per unit of kiln volume compared to round arks. Round boats have a more uniform stress distribution, making them suitable for ultra-high temperatures (>2000°C) or applications requiring rotary sintering. For high-volume planar sintering of materials such as lithium-ion battery cathodes, square boats are the more economical choice; for liquid materials like rare earth metal smelting, round boats facilitate more uniform heating.

  • Q2: What is the minimum order quantity for graphite boats?

    A: There is no minimum order quantity. We support sample purchases (samples are free; you only need to cover shipping costs), and volume orders qualify for tiered pricing discounts.

  • Q3: Can you customize the dimensions to fit our production equipment?

    A: Absolutely! Please provide 2D/3D drawings or detailed dimensional specifications. Our engineers will optimize the structural design based on your application to ensure compatibility.

  • Q4: What is the approximate service life of the product?

    A: Depending on operating temperature and conditions, the typical service life is 6–12 months (under standard conditions in the lithium-ion battery industry). In high-temperature, high-frequency applications, it can operate reliably for 3–6 months, far exceeding the industry average.

  • Q5: How are Graphite boats packaged?

    A: They are packed in sturdy wooden crates lined with shock-absorbing foam to ensure safe transport.


▍Contact Us

Get a sample and quote for Square Graphite Boat today

Email: sales@nhdcarbon.com

Phone: +86-795-4605783

Website: www.nhdcarbon.com

Address: No. 966 Tiangong South Avenue, High-Tech Industrial Park, Fengxin County, Yichun, Jiangxi, China

Ningheda Carbon — A one-stop provider of high-temperature sintering solutions, from graphitization to precision machining


Previous: 
Next: 

Related Products

content is empty!

Jiangxi Ningheda New Material Co., Ltd. is mainly engaged in graphite product processing, graphite product matching service, providing graphite materials, graphite electrode and graphite products for various high temperature industries.

Quick Links

Contact Us

 +86-795-4605783
 sales@nhdcarbon.com
 No. 966 of Tiangong South Avenue, High-tech Industrial Park, Fengxin County, Yichun City, Jiangxi Province, China.

Subscribe To Our Products

Leave a Message
Send Us A Message
​Copyright © 2024 Jiangxi Ningheda New Material Co., Ltd. 赣ICP备2024045291号-1 All Rights Reserved. | Sitemap | Privacy Policy