Side-Illumination Single-Chamber Photoelectrochemical Cell, Absolute Sealed, Single-Layer | ATOMFAIRProduct Type: Electrochemical cell
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
The cell has strict pressure and thermal limits to prevent glass failure. Chemical compatibility and window integrity must be verified before each use.
- Pressure Limit: Do not exceed 0.5 MPa internal pressure to avoid cell rupture.
- Thermal Shock Avoidance: Avoid rapid temperature changes to prevent glass fracture.
- Chemical Compatibility: Verify compatibility of all wetted materials with the intended chemicals before use.
- Quartz Window Care: Handle the quartz window with care to prevent scratches that degrade optical performance.
- Sealing Integrity: Ensure the lid is properly sealed using built-in jacks before applying vacuum or pressure.
This cell requires careful assembly and sealing for safe vacuum and pressure operation. Proper alignment of electrodes and gas purging are essential for anaerobic photoelectrochemical experiments.
Required Equipment: Custom-matched electrode set, Vacuum pump, Pressure regulator, Inert gas supply
- Inspect quartz window
Inspect the quartz window for scratches or damage before assembly. - Verify chemical compatibility
Verify chemical compatibility of borosilicate glass, quartz, PTFE, and POM with the intended electrolyte and gases. - Seal the lid
Ensure the lid is properly sealed using the built-in electrode jacks to maintain absolute sealing. - Connect vacuum and pressure lines
Connect the cell to a vacuum pump and pressure source, ensuring appropriate valves are installed. - Purge with inert gas
Purge the cell with inert gas using the sub-surface sparger to establish anaerobic conditions. - Align electrodes
Align the electrode assembly using the 360° rotatable PTFE inner core for optimal illumination geometry. - Monitor pressure and temperature
Do not exceed 0.5 MPa pressure and avoid thermal shock during operation.
What is the light transmittance of the quartz window in the Atomfair single-chamber PEC cell?
The quartz window offers ≥95% light transmittance, enabling superior photoelectrochemical and spectroscopic measurements. This high transparency, combined with the 360° rotatable PTFE inner core for precise electrode alignment, ensures optimal illumination geometry for UV-Vis and solar fuel studies.
How does the cell achieve absolute sealing for gas-sensitive and anaerobic photoelectrochemistry?
Absolute sealing is achieved through multiple engineered features: the quartz window is connected to the high-borosilicate glass body via galvanized plate welding, the PTFE inner core secured by a POM outer cap creates a leak-tight seal, and built-in electrode jacks on the lid enable complete internal electrode integration. Valves also support vacuum below -100 kPa and mild pressurization up to 0.5 MPa without compromising seal integrity.
What are the vacuum and pressure limits of this photoelectrochemical cell?
The cell supports vacuum operation below -100 kPa and mild pressurization up to 0.5 MPa. These limits require proper sealing of the quartz window, PTFE core, and electrode jacks; the user must also verify chemical compatibility with borosilicate glass and quartz, avoid thermal shock, and ensure valves are installed (valves not included) before any vacuum or pressure application.
The ATOMFAIR Single-Layer Absolute Sealed Side-Illumination Single-Chamber Photoelectrochemical Cell (AF-EC-C-C019-0100-005D-PARENT) is a high-borosilicate glass cell with a ≥95% transmittance quartz window, designed for three-electrode systems in anaerobic photoelectrochemistry. Its absolute sealing via built-in electrode jacks and 360° rotatable PTFE core enables precise electrode alignment and gas-sensitive experiments, but requires custom-matched electrodes and careful handling to avoid thermal shock or exceeding 0.5 MPa pressure.
Positive
- High-transparency quartz window: The quartz window offers light transmittance greater than 95%, enabling superior photoelectrochemical and spectroscopic measurements with minimal optical loss.
- Absolute sealing for anaerobic experiments: Built-in electrode jacks on the lid provide complete sealing integrity, supporting gas-sensitive and strictly anaerobic photoelectrochemistry without leakage.
Trade-offs
- Custom-matched electrodes required: Electrodes must be custom-ordered as matched sets with this cell model, adding procurement lead time and limiting interchangeability with standard electrodes.
- Pressure and thermal shock limits: The cell is rated for mild pressurization up to 0.5 MPa and vacuum below -100 kPa, and must avoid thermal shock, requiring careful operational control to prevent glass or seal failure.
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