Technical Specification:
- Material Composition:
- Outer Shell: High-strength stainless steel (typically 304SS or 316SS).
- Provides excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and pressure tolerance.
- Inner Liner: PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene).
- Chemically inert, heat-resistant material that prevents reactions between chemicals and the stainless steel body.
- Outer Shell: High-strength stainless steel (typically 304SS or 316SS).
- Physical Dimensions:
- Vessel Capacity: 100 mL.
- Accommodates medium-scale experimental reactions.
- Outer Dimensions:
- Compact, typically 15–20 cm in height, depending on manufacturer design.
- Weight: 1.5–3 kg, depending on build and specifications.
- Vessel Capacity: 100 mL.
- Temperature and Pressure Ratings:
- Maximum Temperature: 220°C–250°C, depending on the PTFE liner’s thermal properties.
- Maximum Pressure: 3–6 MPa (30–60 bar), suitable for most hydrothermal and solvothermal processes.
- Sealing Mechanism:
- High-strength threaded closure with a gasket or O-ring ensures airtight sealing to withstand high pressures.
- PTFE liner eliminates direct contact between the reactants and the metal body.
- Safety Features:
- Pressure Relief Mechanism:
- Equipped with vents or safety valves to release excess pressure when needed.
- Thermal Stability:
- Both the PTFE liner and stainless steel shell withstand high-temperature fluctuations.
- Pressure Relief Mechanism:
- Accessories and Packaging:
- Includes necessary tools such as wrenches for sealing, spare gaskets, and an operation manual.
Applications:
- Primary Applications:
- Hydrothermal Synthesis:
- Preparation of nanomaterials, crystalline materials, and other advanced compounds under controlled high-pressure and high-temperature conditions.
- Solvothermal Reactions:
- Ideal for reactions in organic solvents at elevated temperatures and pressures.
- Hydrothermal Synthesis:
- Industries:
- Material Science:
- Fabricating nanoparticles, nanowires, and functional materials for advanced applications.
- Chemical Research:
- Synthesis of new compounds and reaction mechanisms at extreme conditions.
- Geology:
- Simulation of natural geological processes to synthesize minerals or mimic hydrothermal environments.
- Pharmaceuticals:
- Crystallization and preparation of high-purity substances.
- Material Science:
- Advantages for Applications:
- Chemical Compatibility:
- PTFE liner ensures safe handling of highly reactive or corrosive chemicals.
- High-Pressure Capability:
- Enables reactions that require extreme conditions for material transformation.
- Medium Capacity:
- 100 mL volume balances scalability and efficiency for research purposes.
- Ease of Use:
- Compact design and safety features make it suitable for laboratory use.
- Chemical Compatibility:
- Specialized Uses:
- Nanotechnology:
- Growth of nanocrystals, graphene, and carbon nanotubes.
- Catalyst Synthesis:
- Preparation of catalytic materials for chemical and industrial applications.
- Experimental Studies:
- Investigation of reaction kinetics, crystal growth, and material behaviors under hydrothermal conditions.
- Nanotechnology:
- Challenges and Mitigation:
- Pressure Risks:
- Overpressure can compromise safety.
- Solution: Operate within recommended temperature and pressure limits and use pressure-relief systems.
- Overpressure can compromise safety.
- Maintenance:
- PTFE liners may degrade over time with repeated use.
- Solution: Inspect and replace liners as necessary.
- PTFE liners may degrade over time with repeated use.
- Scale Limitation:
- Limited to 100 mL per reaction.
- Solution: Use larger reactors for industrial-scale applications after laboratory trials.
- Limited to 100 mL per reaction.
- Pressure Risks:
Summary:
The Hydrothermal Synthesis Autoclave Reactor with PTFE Lined Vessel (100 mL) is a reliable and versatile tool for conducting high-pressure and high-temperature reactions. Its chemical inertness, robust construction, and compact design make it ideal for material synthesis, nanotechnology, and chemical research. The 100 mL capacity supports medium-scale experiments while maintaining laboratory efficiency and safety.