Technical Specification:
- Material Composition:
- Material: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
- Chemically inert, non-reactive, and heat-resistant material.
- Purity: High-grade PTFE ensures compatibility with a wide range of chemicals and solvents.
- Material: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
- Physical Dimensions:
- Volume: 50 mL.
- Designed to fit precisely inside a 50 mL stainless steel hydrothermal autoclave reactor.
- Wall Thickness: Typically 2–5 mm, providing structural integrity and durability.
- Height and Diameter: Tailored to match standard autoclave reactor dimensions.
- Volume: 50 mL.
- Thermal Properties:
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 220°C–250°C.
- Thermal Stability:
- Maintains performance across a wide temperature range, ensuring consistent reaction conditions.
- Mechanical Properties:
- Durability:
- Resists deformation under pressure, ensuring longevity.
- Surface Smoothness:
- Non-stick and smooth surface minimizes reactant adherence and simplifies cleaning.
- Durability:
- Chemical Resistance:
- Inert to Most Chemicals:
- Withstands strong acids, alkalis, and organic solvents, making it suitable for aggressive chemical environments.
- Inert to Most Chemicals:
- Packaging:
- Delivered as a standalone liner, ready to insert into compatible hydrothermal reactors.
Applications:
- Primary Applications:
- Reaction Vessel Liner:
- Contains the reactants and solvents during hydrothermal or solvothermal synthesis to protect the outer stainless steel body.
- Reaction Vessel Liner:
- Industries:
- Material Science:
- Essential for synthesizing nanomaterials, crystals, and other advanced materials.
- Chemical Research:
- Used in exploratory reactions, such as reaction mechanism studies under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions.
- Pharmaceuticals:
- Facilitates high-purity crystallization and compound synthesis.
- Geology:
- Simulates natural geological conditions for mineral growth.
- Material Science:
- Advantages for Applications:
- Chemical Compatibility:
- Handles a wide range of reactants without risk of contamination or degradation.
- Thermal Resistance:
- Withstands high temperatures, enabling diverse reaction setups.
- Ease of Maintenance:
- Smooth, non-stick surface simplifies cleaning and reusability.
- Protection:
- Prevents corrosive or reactive substances from damaging the stainless steel reactor body.
- Chemical Compatibility:
- Specialized Uses:
- Nanotechnology:
- Supports the growth of nanocrystals, graphene oxide, carbon dots, and other nanostructures.
- Catalyst Synthesis:
- Enables preparation of advanced catalytic materials for industrial and research applications.
- Experimental Studies:
- Used in research involving high-pressure reaction kinetics and material behaviors.
- Nanotechnology:
- Challenges and Mitigation:
- Capacity Limitations:
- Limited to 50 mL of reaction volume.
- Solution: Use for small-scale or exploratory experiments before scaling up.
- Limited to 50 mL of reaction volume.
- Temperature Limits:
- PTFE may degrade above 250°C.
- Solution: Operate within specified temperature ranges to maintain liner integrity.
- PTFE may degrade above 250°C.
- Handling Care:
- PTFE is softer than metals and can scratch or deform.
- Solution: Handle gently and avoid sharp tools during cleaning.
- PTFE is softer than metals and can scratch or deform.
- Capacity Limitations:
Summary:
The PTFE Inside Chamber for Hydrothermal Synthesis Autoclave Reactors (50 mL) is an essential component for conducting high-temperature and high-pressure reactions safely and efficiently. Its chemical inertness, thermal stability, and protective properties make it indispensable for material synthesis, chemical research, and advanced experimental setups. Proper use and maintenance ensure long-lasting and reliable performance in demanding laboratory conditions.