Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has announced procurement intentions for 27 items of laboratory equipment, with a total budget of 83.97 million yuan, expected to be purchased between August 2025 and February 2026 [1][2]. Procurement Overview - The procurement includes advanced equipment such as a functional ceramic component thermal emission detection system, ultra-high pressure experimental device, high-temperature isostatic pressing furnace, and high-resolution variable temperature electron paramagnetic resonance spectrometer [2][4]. - The total budget for the procurement is 83.97 million yuan, indicating significant investment in research and development capabilities [1][2]. Detailed Procurement List - The procurement list includes various specialized equipment, with specific budget allocations and intended procurement dates: - Large-size reaction sintering furnace: 450,000 yuan, expected by February 2026 [4]. - High-temperature isostatic pressing furnace: 308,000 yuan, expected by October 2025 [5]. - High-resolution variable temperature electron paramagnetic resonance spectrometer: 267,000 yuan, expected by October 2025 [6]. - Functional ceramic component thermal emission detection system: 137,000 yuan, expected by August 2025 [6]. - Ultra-high pressure experimental device: 295,000 yuan, expected by September 2025 [6]. Equipment Specifications - The functional ceramic component thermal emission detection system aims to analyze and accurately locate defects in functional ceramic components, with a measurement precision of mK and detection power at μW level [6]. - The procurement also includes advanced systems for ceramic additive manufacturing, high-temperature creep testing, and pressure curing furnace system modifications, indicating a focus on enhancing research capabilities in ceramic materials [6][8].