Side-Illumination Single-Chamber Photoelectrochemical Cell, Absolute Sealed, Double-Layer | ATOMFAIRProduct Type: Electrochemical cell
Research-grade laboratory product
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
This cell must not exceed 0.5 MPa internal pressure or operate below -100 kPa vacuum. Avoid thermal shock and verify chemical compatibility with borosilicate glass and quartz before use.
- Pressure Limit: Do not exceed 0.5 MPa internal pressure during operation.
- Vacuum Limit: Do not apply vacuum below -100 kPa.
- Thermal Shock: Avoid rapid temperature changes to prevent glass fracture.
- Chemical Compatibility: Verify that all electrolytes and solvents are compatible with borosilicate glass and quartz.
- Sealing Integrity: Ensure all seals and electrode jacks are properly tightened before vacuum or pressure operation.
This procedure describes the safe initialization and operation of the sealed photoelectrochemical cell. Follow these steps to ensure proper sealing, electrode alignment, and thermal control.
Required Equipment: Thermostatic water bath circulator, Vacuum/pressure control valves
- Inspect cell
Inspect the cell body and quartz window for cracks, scratches, or debris. - Insert electrodes
Insert the custom-matched electrodes into the built-in jacks on the lid and secure the lid. - Align electrode
Rotate the PTFE inner core to align the working electrode surface to the quartz window. - Connect water jacket
Connect the water bath jacket to a thermostatic circulator and set the desired temperature. - Connect gas sparger
Connect a gas line to the sub-surface sparger for purging if required. - Apply vacuum or pressure
Attach vacuum/pressure control valves and evacuate or pressurize within the specified limits. - Verify seals
Verify all seals are tight before starting the experiment.
What is the technical advantage of the quartz window with >95% transmittance in this photoelectrochemical cell for UV-Vis measurements?
The quartz window offers >95% light transmittance, significantly outperforming borosilicate glass in the UV-Vis range. This enables accurate photoelectrochemical and spectroscopic measurements where high optical throughput is critical, such as studying light-driven reactions or quantifying photon flux at the electrode surface.
Can standard three-electrode setups be used directly with this absolute sealed cell, or are custom electrodes required?
Standard commercial electrodes are not compatible. The cell features built-in jacks on the lid for absolute sealing, requiring custom-ordered electrode sets matched to this model. This design ensures complete internal electrode integration for gas-sensitive or anaerobic experiments, but necessitates coordination with the manufacturer for proper fitting.
What are the safe pressure and temperature operating limits for the double-layer side-illumination cell?
The cell supports vacuum below -100 kPa and mild pressurization up to 0.5 MPa via valves (not included). Thermal shock must be avoided; the double-layer water jacket allows precise temperature control but no explicit temperature range is given. Prior to use, verify chemical compatibility with borosilicate glass and quartz, and inspect the water jacket for leaks.
This side-illumination single-chamber photoelectrochemical cell features a high-borosilicate glass body, a quartz window with >95% transmittance, absolute sealing, and a double-layer water jacket for temperature control. Its 360° rotatable PTFE core enables precise electrode alignment, though matched electrodes must be ordered separately, and operation requires careful handling of the quartz window and sealing integrity.
Positive
- High-transparency quartz window: Quartz window with ≥95% light transmittance enables superior photoelectrochemical and spectroscopic measurements.
- 360° rotatable PTFE core: Rotatable PTFE inner core allows precise electrode alignment to the quartz window for optimal illumination geometry.
Trade-offs
- Custom-matched electrodes required: Electrodes must be custom-ordered as matched sets with this cell model, adding procurement complexity and potential lead time.
- Careful handling and sealing required: Quartz window is susceptible to scratches; thermal shock must be avoided; vacuum/pressure operation requires proper sealing and does not exceed 0.5 MPa.
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