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Solar Furnace
Solar Furnace (Product Code: SCI-174/024) is a parabolic-mirror demonstration apparatus used to show the high temperatures that concentrated sunlight can produce, as an alternative method of heating, in school and college science labs. A 305 mm diameter aluminised mirror focuses sunlight onto a matt black copper receiver that can rapidly boil water in clear sunlight. The apparatus is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mirror | Rear-aluminised parabolic mirror |
| Mirror diameter | 305 mm |
| Focal length | 185 mm |
| Receiver | Matt black copper receiver vessel, carried on an arm at the focal point |
| Performance | In clear sunlight, rapidly boils water or melts many fusible substances placed in the receiver |
| Supplied as | Self-assembly form, with stand and full assembly/operating notes |
| Product code | SCI-174/024 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is a Solar Furnace Used For?
A solar furnace makes the power of concentrated sunlight visible. The parabolic mirror collects light over its whole face and reflects it to a single focal point, where the matt black copper receiver absorbs it and passes the heat to whatever is inside. Students can time how long a measured amount of water takes to boil, or watch low-melting substances turn liquid, and compare the result with ordinary heating methods.
Set the furnace up outdoors on a clear day and turn the mirror so it faces the sun squarely, adjusting it as the sun moves. The focal region becomes very hot: never look into the mirror or the reflected beam, keep hands and paper away from the focus, and handle the receiver with tongs or heat-resistant gloves. It pairs naturally with a solar energy science kit when teaching both the heating and electrical uses of sunlight.
Supplier
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, known to buyers as ScienceLab, supplies this solar furnace from Ambala, Haryana, India, in self-assembly form with its stand and notes. Schools, colleges, dealers and importers in India and international markets can raise questions about assembly, extra units for a second lab or replacement parts with us when they enquire. Visit our profile.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Teachers planning a solar-energy unit often combine the Solar Furnace with:
- Laboratory Thermometer — tracks the water temperature as it heats in the receiver.
- Mirror, Concave — a small curved mirror for studying focal points before the full-size demonstration.
- Focusing Solar Energy Collector — an engineering-level trainer on concentrating solar heat.
- Solar Energy Kit — covers the photovoltaic side of solar energy.
More apparatus is listed under Renewable Energy Kits and Laboratory Equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the mirror of the Solar Furnace?
The Solar Furnace uses a rear-aluminised parabolic mirror of 305 mm diameter with a focal length of 185 mm. The receiver vessel is carried on an arm at the focal point, where the reflected sunlight is concentrated.
What can the Solar Furnace heat?
In clear sunlight the Solar Furnace will rapidly boil water or melt many fusible substances placed in its matt black copper receiver. Results depend on the strength of the sunlight, so plan the demonstration for a bright, cloudless day.
Does the Solar Furnace arrive assembled?
No, the Solar Furnace is supplied in self-assembly form. The package includes a stand and full assembly and operating notes, so a teacher or lab assistant can put it together and set it up before the class.
Why is the Solar Furnace receiver matt black copper?
A matt black surface absorbs radiation well, and copper conducts heat quickly to the contents. That combination lets the Solar Furnace receiver turn concentrated sunlight into heat efficiently, which is why water in it comes to the boil so quickly.
What precautions apply when using the Solar Furnace?
Use the Solar Furnace only under teacher supervision, because the focal point gets very hot. Never look at the focus or into the mirror, keep skin and flammable material away from the focal point, and lift the hot receiver only with tongs or heat-resistant gloves.
Who supplies the Solar Furnace?
The Solar Furnace is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India. Schools, colleges, dealers and importers in India and international markets can request a quotation for it, together with matching thermometers or other solar-energy apparatus.
Request a Quote
For a quotation on the Solar Furnace, write to us through the contact page or add it to the enquiry cart. Mention how many units you need and your delivery location so the quote can be prepared accurately.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
