right off the vaporfection website- Glass heating element - Better than quartz and ceramic elements! The first vaporizer with glass on glass on glass technology! This provides a pure, rich tastier aroma vapor without the use of diluted vapor from a balloon vaporizer system. Our glass element also provides better efficiency because this is a real heating element and not a light bulb!
I know it's glass. My point was that what the heater is made of isn't as important as what's in the vapor path and what those components and materials are made of. That's what I'd worry about with a 'made in China' box vape. And of course they say their heater is the best. That's just good marketing. I can also tell you that some of these heaters have failed. Warranty repair sure. But you still have to pay shipping and if you're not in the US that gets expensive. New technology can have its drawbacks and proven reliability has its pluses. I'm not saying the Vaporfection isn't a good vape. I've recommended it myself where someone was interested in a high end digital model. It sure beats the 'no parts warranty' Vapezilla.

im almost positive the volcano has an aluminum heating element in it, this is what creates all of the heat for the path of the vapor........ what is inhaled..
I wasn't saying it wasn't aluminum. I was saying that aluminum off gassing at these low temps is a myth.

"Does the aluminium heating block emit any substances which are subsequently inhaled by the user?

No. the top temperature reached in the heating block 240°C (464°F) is by far below the temperature that is needed to emit any substances out of the aluminium alloy AlMgSi, melting point 660°C (1220°F); boiling point 2519°C (4566°F) used by us. This is documented by an analysis of the air produced by the Volcano on top temperature made by the University of Leiden, Netherlands."

VOLCANO Vaporizer - Frequently asked questions

Disclaimer: I don't own a Volcano. Never have, and don't have any interest in ever buying one.