A stackable crucible, a system using a stackable crucible and a method of using a stackable crucible

摘要

A system is provided for analyzing a plurality of samples in a furnace (310). The system includes an upper carousel (210) including at least one opening (212) adapted to engage at least one upper crucible (110). The system also includes a lower carousel (220) including at least one opening (212) adapted to engage at least one lower crucible (120). The system includes a scale (240) adapted to receive a lower crucible (120) and weigh the lower crucible (120). The scale (240) is further adapted to receive a combination of an upper crucible (110) stacked on the lower crucible (120) and weigh the combination. The system also includes means for moving the upper carousel (210) and the lower carousel (220) relative to each other and relative to the scale (240) so that the scale (240) selectively receives the lower crucible (120) and the combination of the upper crucible (110) stacked on the lower crucible. A method of testing samples in a furnace (310) is provided.