Specifications include, but are not limited to: Instrument Specifications 1. Vertical thermos-balance with an auto-switching dual range microbalance (0-1000 mg sample weight range) 2. Horizontal gas purge system providing sensitivity over a temperature range from ambient to 1000° C 3. Heating rate: 0.1‒100 ° C/min 4. Weight precision: ±0.01% 5. Temperature accuracy: ±1° C 6. Temperature precision: ±0.1° C 7. Resolution: 0.1 µg 8. Weight baseline drift < 25 µg 9. Touch screen 10. Gas Delivery Manifold for automated and precise control and switching of two purge gases 11. Included software for complete instrument control and data analysis and management a. Software should include a spreadsheet-style view Note: Software is subject to approval of UND IT Department 12. Included accessories a. Sample pans b. Calibration and test materials c. Tools 13. Warranty of at least 3-years on the furnace 14. Service Plan (see section 3 of the Special Terms and Conditions) a. Annual renewal service plan pricing for five total years (five, one-year terms). b. Service plan should include the following (at a minimum): i. Performance maintenance visit (min 1x per year) ii. Priority phone and email support iii. Complete repair coverage (including service parts, labor, & travel) iv. Accessory coverage