Technical Specification:
- Material Composition:
- Outer Shell: High-strength stainless steel (commonly 304SS or 316SS).
- Provides excellent pressure resistance, corrosion resistance, and durability.
- Inner Liner: PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene).
- Chemically inert, heat-resistant, and ensures safe handling of reactive substances.
- Outer Shell: High-strength stainless steel (commonly 304SS or 316SS).
- Physical Dimensions:
- Vessel Capacity: 500 mL.
- Suitable for larger-scale hydrothermal or solvothermal reactions.
- Outer Dimensions:
- Generally 20–30 cm in height and 10–15 cm in diameter, depending on manufacturer.
- Weight: Approximately 5–7 kg, depending on the specific design.
- Vessel Capacity: 500 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), ideal for hydrothermal conditions.
- Sealing Mechanism:
- High-strength threaded closure with a durable gasket or O-ring for airtight sealing.
- PTFE liner isolates reactants from the stainless steel body, ensuring chemical compatibility.
- Safety Features:
- Pressure Relief Mechanism:
- Built-in safety features such as pressure relief valves to handle overpressure situations.
- Thermal Resistance:
- Both the stainless steel and PTFE components withstand extreme temperature variations safely.
- Pressure Relief Mechanism:
- Accessories and Packaging:
- Includes tools like wrenches for sealing, spare gaskets, and a detailed user manual.
Applications:
- Primary Applications:
- Hydrothermal Synthesis:
- Ideal for preparing nanomaterials, crystals, and other advanced materials under controlled high-pressure and high-temperature conditions.
- Solvothermal Reactions:
- Facilitates reactions in organic solvents for material science and chemistry research.
- Hydrothermal Synthesis:
- Industries:
- Material Science:
- Synthesis of nanoparticles, nanowires, graphene, and other functional materials.
- Chemical Research:
- Exploration of novel compounds, reaction pathways, and high-pressure reaction dynamics.
- Geology:
- Simulates natural geological conditions for mineral and crystal growth.
- Pharmaceuticals:
- Produces high-purity materials and enables crystallization processes.
- Material Science:
- Advantages for Applications:
- Large Capacity:
- 500 mL volume accommodates larger experiments and small-scale production.
- Chemical Compatibility:
- PTFE liner ensures safe handling of strong acids, bases, and reactive chemicals.
- High-Pressure and High-Temperature Capability:
- Supports advanced material synthesis and chemical reactions.
- Robust Design:
- Durable materials and safety features make it suitable for frequent use.
- Large Capacity:
- Specialized Uses:
- Nanotechnology:
- Growth of advanced nanomaterials for energy storage, electronics, and sensors.
- Catalyst Development:
- Fabrication of catalytic materials for chemical and industrial applications.
- Experimental Research:
- Enables detailed studies of hydrothermal reaction mechanisms and material behaviors.
- Nanotechnology:
- Challenges and Mitigation:
- Pressure Management:
- Risk of overpressure in large-volume reactions.
- Solution: Monitor conditions closely and use pressure relief mechanisms.
- Risk of overpressure in large-volume reactions.
- PTFE Liner Longevity:
- Liner may degrade under repeated use.
- Solution: Inspect and replace the liner periodically to maintain performance.
- Liner may degrade under repeated use.
- Scale Limitation:
- While larger than 100 mL or 50 mL reactors, it may still be small for industrial-scale production.
- Solution: Use for R&D and pilot-scale production before scaling up.
- While larger than 100 mL or 50 mL reactors, it may still be small for industrial-scale production.
- Pressure Management:
Summary:
The Hydrothermal Synthesis Autoclave Reactor with PTFE Lined Vessel (500 mL) is a robust and versatile tool designed for advanced material synthesis and chemical research under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions. Its large capacity makes it suitable for medium-scale experiments, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of chemical systems. The durable and safety-focused design supports efficient, reliable, and safe operation.