This small benchtop muffle furnace features fast heatup and reduced energy consumption. It is ideal for ashing most types of organic and inorganic samples, heat treating small steel parts, performing ignition tests, conducting gravimetric analysis, and for the determination of volatile and suspended solids. Its embedded heating element on top and both sides improves temperature uniformity. Drop-down door doubles as a shelf for loading and unloading. Door safety switch stops power to heating elements when door is opened. Chambers are constructed of heavy-duty welded steel.