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Educational accessory kit

In the educational accessory kit, you will find almost all accessories that you need for start your Electrochemical measurement. Educational accessory kit contains four items. To start your measurement, you need only to complete with reference electrode and a potentiostat/galvanostat.

Educational accessory kit

  1. PK-3 Electrode polishing kit is a polishing kit to refresh the working electrode surface for CV/Flow cell.
  2. VC-3 Voltammetry cells consist of four kinds of product: Platinum counter electrode, Sample vials (7 pcs), Teflon cap and Gas purging tube.
  3. Platinum working electrode is a conventional electrode, which has hydrogen adsorption wave, used for H2O2 and oxides detection.
  4. Glassy carbon working electrode is chemically stable electrode despite its relatively large over-potentials to oxygen and hydrogen evolutions.
Catalog No. Description
A-000011 Educational accessory kit
Contents
A-002012 GCE Glassy carbon electrode OD: 6.0 mm; ID: 3.0 mm
A-002013 PTE Platinum electrode OD: 6.0 mm; ID: 1.6 mm
A-011975 PK-3 Electrode Polishing kit
A-002232 VC-3 Voltammetry cell

Educational accesory kit

Optional items

Catalog No. Description
A-012167 RE-1B Silver - silver chloride reference electrode
A-012171 RE-7 Non Aqueous reference electrode
A-012108 RE-PV Preservative vial for Reference electrode
A-001209 Cell holder for 20 mL vial

Cell vials

Various shapes and sizes of PYREX glass cell vials are available for users' purposes. Please be referred to their capacity as well.

Catalog No. Description Sample Volume Quantity Application
A-001056 Sample vial 20 mL 10 pcs VC-2, VC-3, VC-5, SVC-3, MCA
A-011504 Sample vial 5 mL 10 pcs VC-4
A-001051 Water Jacketed Glass cell 20 mL 1 pc VC-2, VC-3, VC-5, SVC-3, MCA

Catalog No. Description Sample Volume Quantity Application
A-001195 100 mL Glass cell vial 100 mL 1 pc Bulk Electrolysis cell
A-001194 Water Jacketed Glass cell (for bulk) 100 mL 1 pc Bulk Electrolysis cell

Catalog No. Description Sample Volume Quantity Application
A-012062 Sample vial for RRDE-3 60 mL 12 pc RRDE-3
A-012018 Water Jacketed Cell vial 60 mL 1 pc RRDE-3

Catalog No. Description Sample Volume Quantity Application
A-012061 Glassware 20 mL 12 pc RDE-2, RRDE-3
A-009987 Water Jacketed Cell vial 20 mL 1 pc RDE-2

 

Accessories
Catalog No. Description
A-011226 Cell holder for 5 mL vial
A-001209 Cell holder for 20 mL vial

 


VC-2 Voltammetry Cell

Counter electrode of Voltammetry cell for VC-2 is exchangeable. Teflon-coated cell cap equips removable teflon-coated working electrode holder. Sample holder for the measurement with a small volume (100 - 200 µL) is available as an optional component.

Components of VC-2/VC-3 cell can be provided separately. In that case, each sample vial (010343) includes 10 pieces per the sales unit.
Catalog No. Description
A-001052 VC-2 Voltammetry cell
Contents  
A-001056 Sample vial (20 mL) 7 pcs
A-002222 Pt counter electrode for VC-2 cell
A-009028 Teflon cap for VC-2
A-010537 Purging tube
Teflon cap for VC-2


VC-3 Voltammetry Cell

Voltammetry cells consist of 4 kinds of products - platinum counter electrode, sample vials, teflon cap and gas purging tube.

 
Catalog No. Description
A-002232 VC-3 Voltammetry cell
Contents
A-001056 Sample vial (20 mL) 7 pcs
A-002233 5 cm Platinum counter electrode for VC-3 cell
A-009035 Teflon cap for VC-3
A-010537 Purging tube
Teflon cap for VC-3

 


VC-4 Voltammetry Cell

Capable for measuring of 1 - 3 mL of sample volume using electrodes with 6 mm of the diameter. Furnished holder prevents the vial from spilling.
Catalog No. Description
A-011224 VC-4 Voltammetry cell
Contents
A-011504 Sample vial (5 mL) 7 pcs
A-011226 Teflon cap for VC-4
A-011227 Cell holder for VC-4
A-002222 Pt counter electrode for VC-2 cell
A-010537 Purging tube
Teflon cap for VC-4

Components of VC-4 cell can be provided separately. In that case, each sample vial (011835) includes 10 pieces per the sales unit.


VC-5 Voltammetry Cell

Voltammetry cells consist of 4 kinds of products - platinum counter electrode, sample vials, teflon cap and gas purging tube.

Components of VC-5 cell can be provided separately. In this case, each sample vial (001056) includes 10 pieces per the sales unit.

Catalog No. Description
A-012188 VC-5 Voltammetry cell
Contents
A-001056 Sample vial (20 mL) 7 pcs
A-002233 Pt counter electrode for VC-3 cell 5 cm Pt
A-011885 Teflon cap for VC-5
A-010537 Purging tube
Teflon cap for VC-5

 


SVC-3 Oxygen-free Voltammetry Cell

By using this cell, researchers can run experiments free from gasificationed steam. Also, researchers can get rid of influence of oxygen in the cell by bubbling nitrogen gas. This features are well suited for measurements by ultra weak current. Sample volume: 5-10 mL.

Catalog No. Description
A-010914 SVC-3 Oxygen-free Voltammetry cell
Contents
A-001056 Sample vial (20 mL) 7 pcs
A-002233 5 cm Platinum counter electrode for VC-3 cell
A-011811 Teflon cap for SVC-3
A-010537 Purging tube
Teflon cap for SVC-3


SVC-3C Oxygen-free Voltammetry cell - for application at low temperature

By using SVC-3C oxygen-free Voltammetry cell, researchers can get rid of influence of oxygen in the cell by bubbling nitrogen gas, and also run the experiments at low temperatures.

Features:

For low temperature measurements, three special precautions are needed:
1. Fluctuation of temperature-dependent reference electrode potential.
2. Increase of the solution resistance due to a decrease of supporting electrolyte salt solubility.
3. Incorporation of steam condensation.

Using SVC-3C Voltammetry Cell:
1. Reference electrode is set away by using sample holder.
2. Micro electrode is used for measurement in high resistivity solution.
3. Cell is closed.

Catalog No. Description
A-012013 SVC-3C Oxygen-free Voltammetry cell
Contents
  Teflon cap for SVC-3C
  Sample vial 24 ml (3 pcs)
A-002222 Pt counter electrode for VC-2 cell
A-012177 Sample holder dia 9 mm (2 pcs)
A-010537 Purging tube
Optional items
A-002005 MPTE Micro Platinum electrode OD: 4 mm ID: 10 µm
A-002006 MAUE Micro Gold electrode OD: 4 mm ID: 10 µm
A-002007 MCE Micro Carbon fiber electrode OD: 4 mm ID: 7 µm
A-012171 RE-7 Non Aqueous reference electrode
Teflon cap for SVC-3C

Example of the SVC-3C Voltammetry Cell application at low temperature

SVC-3C Oxygen-free Voltammetry Cell was tested at -40°C, by Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University.


Schematic diagram of the experimental cooling process


Schematic diagram of the Tetrathiafulvalene Ox/Red reaction of 1 mM Tetrathiafulvalene in CH3CN as an electrolyte solution..


0.1 M Tetrabutylammonium Perchlorate, using Glassy carbon electrode (OD: 6 mm, ID: 1 mm) and RE-7 Non Aqueous reference electrode, with a scan rate of 100 mV/s.

0.001 M Tetrabutylammonium Perchlorate, using MPTE Micro Platinum electrode (OD: 4 mm, ID: 10 µm) and RE-7 Non Aqueous reference electrode, with a scan rate of 50 mV/s.


Micro volume cell

MCA Micro cell requires only 50-200 µL of analyst. This is an advantage for the researchers who need to study a small volume of sample. Users can select their appropriate working electrodes from our various CV electrodes.

[How To Use]

  1. Prepare supporting electrolyte in a cell vial and sample in the sample holder. Be sure to equalize their electrolyte concentration.
  2. Place a counter electrode in the cell vial. When organic solvent is used, it should be put inside the sample holder to avoid IR drop at the Vycor glass frit. In that case, please choose 3 mm diameter of CV electrodes.
  3. Insert Teflon tube into the cell or the sample holder, purge N2 gas to eliminate oxygen.

[Reminder]

  • To lower electric resistance, please soak the Vycor frit of sample holder into supporting electrolyte solution at least for one hour prior to use. These frits need to be kept immersed in solution all of time.
  • If obtained data is shifted, IR drop may be caused. In that case, please increase the supporting electrolyte as much as five times or add approximately 0.5 M of NaCl.
Catalog No. Description
A-011520 MCA Micro cell kit
Contents
A-001052 VC-2 Voltammetry cell
A-012177 Sample holder dia 9 mm (2 pcs)
Teflon cap for MCA

Bulk electrolysis cell

This product is utilized for complete electrolysis. As mentioned below, carbon working electrode is a reticulated form that provides with sufficient surface area to gain the rate in electrolysis. The water jacketed cell can be purchased separately. Platinum mesh electrode is also available as a custom order. The platinum counter electrode equips a separating chamber. The progress of an electrolysis can be investigated by inserting additional indicator electrode (required to be prepared by users themselves). That insertion requires a port plug when the indicator electrode is not used.

Suitable for:

  • Quantitation of mass transfer of the electron per molecule
  • Measuring the absolute quantity of the analyte
  • Electrolytic synthesis of new materials (generally in quantity of milligram)
  • etc.
Catalog No. Description
A-001197 Bulk Electrolysis Cell
Contents
A-001195 100 mL Glass cell
A-010530 Porous carbon electrode
A-002234 Platinum counter electrode 23 cm
A-001198 Lid for counter electrode
A-001196 Chamber for counter electrode
A-001236 O-ring for counter electrode
A-009131 Port plug
A-000178 Stirrer bar
A-001199 Teflon Cap (for bulk)
A-010537 Gas purging tube
Teflon cap for Bulk Electrolysis cell

Optional components

Catalog No. Description Size
A-002250 Platinum gauze electrode 80 mesh 25 x 35 mm
A-002251 Gold gauze electrode 100 mesh 25 x 35 mm
A-001194 Water Jacketed Glass cell (for bulk)

Cell vials king size (1 L)

King size cell vials with and without double jacket are available. The inner diameter is 90 mm. The available volume is 1 L.


Cell vial 1 L and optional aluminium holder


Double jacket cell vial 1 L

 

Catalog No. Description
EL-C-001 Cell vial 1 L – diameter: 90 mm, depth: 130 mm
EL-C-019 Aluminum holder for cell vial 1 L
EL-C-002 Double jacket cell vial 1 L

Corrosion cell kits

Bio-Logic proposes two corrosion kits: a standard one and a complete one. The main differences being that the complete kit includes a double jacket cell vial, the sample holder and a telescopic stand.


Double jacket corrosion cell


Catalog No. Description

EL-CORR-1

Standard corrosion cell kit
Contents
EL-C-001 Cell vial 1 L
EL-C-003 Teflon cap
EL-C-004 Teflon ring (Silicone encapsulated) 10 cm diameter
EL-C-005 Cell collar with clamp
EL-C-009 Graphite counter electrode rods (2 pieces)
EL-C-016 Purge Tube
EL-C-017 Bridge tube for 8 mm diameter reference electrode
R-XR-110 Saturated calomel reference electrode (8 mm)
R-A94L111 Cable connection for screw cap electrode

R-X31M012

12 mm OD conical rings for 8 mm OD electrodes (4 pieces)
Options
EL-C-019 Aluminum holder for cell vial 1 L
EL-C-008 Bridge tube for 6 mm diameter reference electrode
EL-C-014 Pt100 probe (indicate connector type)
EL-C-015 Magnetic stirrer with Temperature control
EL-C-018 Aluminum base holder for magnetic stirrer


Complete corrosion cell kit details

Catalog No. Description

EL-CORR-2

Complete corrosion cell kit
Contents
EL-C-002 Double jacket cell 1 L
EL-C-003 Teflon cap
EL-C-004 Teflon ring (Silicone encapsulated) 10 cm diameter
EL-C-005 Cell collar with clamp
EL-C-006 Double Purge Tube
EL-C-009 Graphite counter electrode rods (2 pieces)
EL-C-011 Double nut 25 mm and 12 mm diameter
EL-C-012 Telescopic cell stand
EL-C-013 Sample holder 1 cm²
EL-C-017 Bridge tube for 8 mm diameter reference electrode
R-XR-110 Saturated calomel reference electrode (8 mm)
R-A94L111 Cable connection for screw cap electrode
R-X31M012 12 mm OD conical rings for 8 mm OD electrodes (4 pieces)
Options
EL-C-008 Bridge tube for 6 mm diameter reference electrode
EL-C-014 Pt100 probe (indicate connector type)
EL-C-015 Magnetic stirrer with Temperature control
EL-C-018 Aluminum base holder for magnetic stirrer

Corrosion flat cell and galvanic cell kit

This Flat Cell kit is dedicated to study flat sample’s corrosion with a surface area of 1 or 10 cm² immersed inside corrosive environment. To fit in the cell, the thickness of the sample has to be inferior to 1 cm. This cell is easy to use and operates with a small sample volume (250 mL).

This corrosion cell is modular and can be modified in order to carry-out galvanic coupling or electrochemical noise (Zero Resistance Ammeter, ZRA) investigations between two different or same samples (the surface area of the samples can be 1 or 10 cm²). This specific cell configuration can be built with the galvanic option.
Regarding Electrochemical Noise investigation, note dedicated Electrochemical Noise Analysis tool is included in EC-Lab ® software. To get a complete galvanic cell kit, the references EL-FLAT and 092-FLAT/1 should be purchased for the 1 cm² configuration and EL-FLAT-2 and 092-FLAT/10 for the 10 cm² configuration.

Catalog No. Description

EL-FLAT

Corrosion flat cell kit for sample of 1 cm²
Contents
EL-FLAT-3 Corrosion flat cell 1 cm² with double jacket (250 mL) – including EL-F-004
A-002056 RE-2B
A-702439 Pt mesh counter electrode (54 mm wire / 80 mesh) – Flat cell design

 

Catalog No. Description

EL-FLAT-2

Corrosion flat cell kit for sample of 10 cm²
Contents
EL-FLAT-4 Corrosion flat cell 10 cm² with double jacket (250 mL) – including EL-F-004
A-002056 RE-2B
A-702439 Pt mesh counter electrode (54 mm wire / 80 mesh) – Flat cell design

 

Options
EL-F-002 Glass part for flat cell (250 mL)
EL-F-004 Bridge tube for 6 mm diameter reference electrode – Flat cell design
092-FLAT/1 Sample holder of 1 cm² for galvanic cell
092-FLAT/10 Sample holder of 10 cm² for galvanic cell

 

Corrosion flat cell 1 Corrosion flat cell 2

Corrosion cell 3


Analytical cell kit

Two analytical kits are available. The standard one does not include the telescopic stand and double jacket cell.
Double jacket analytical cell.


Catalog No. Description

EL-ELECTRO-1

Standard analytical cell kit 80 mL
Contents
EL-A-001 Cell glass 80 mL
EL-A-003 Teflon cover 5 holes
EL-A-004 Teflon ring (Silicone encapsulated) 10 cm diameter
EL-A-005 Cell collar with clamp for analytical cell
EL-A-008 Bridge tube for 6 mm diameter reference electrode
EL-A-009 Pt Counter electrode
EL-A-016 Purge tube
A-002056 RE-2B calomel reference electrode
Options

EL-A-017

Bridge tube for 8 mm diameter reference electrode


Complet analytical cell kit details

Catalog No. Description

EL-ELECTRO-2

Complete analytical cell kit 80 mL
Contents
EL-A-002 Double Jacket cell glass 80 mL
EL-A-003 Teflon Cap cover 5 holes
EL-A-004 Teflon ring (Silicone encapsulated) 10 cm diameter
EL-A-005 Cell collar with clamp for analytical cell
EL-A-006 Double Purge Tube
EL-A-008 Bridge tube for 6 mm diameter reference electrode
EL-A-009 Pt Counter electrode
EL-A-011 Double nut for cell stand
EL-A-012 Telescopic cell stand
A-002056 RE-2B calomel reference electrode
Options
EL-A-016 Purge Tube for analytical cell

EL-A-017

Bridge tube for 8 mm diameter reference electrode

Corrosion & analytical kits accessories

Along with corrosion and analytical kits, several accessories can be used to hold the cell or the sample. A magnetic stirrer is provided with a PT100 probe. A wide range of purge and ridge tubes is also proposed depending on the cell size and on the reference electrode used.

Stand, holder and stirrer


Telescopic cell stand with optional double nut and double jacket corrosion cell


PT100 temperature probe

Corrosion sample holder

 

Catalog No. Description
EL-C-011 Double nut (25 mm and 12 mm diameter) for telescopic stand
EL-C-012 Telescopic cell stand (provided without corrosion cell, clamp and nut)
EL-C-013 Sample holder 1cm² for corrosion cell
EL-C-014 PT100 probe - requires EL-C-015
EL-C-015A Magnetic stirrer & heater - 220 V - without PT100 probe
EL-C-015B Magnetic stirrer & heater - 110 V - without PT100 probe
EL-C-018 Aluminum base holder for magnetic stirrer

 


Purge and bridge tubes


Purge tubes


Bridge tubes

Catalog No. Description
EL-A-006 Double purge tube for analytical cell
EL-C-006 Double purge tube for corrosion cell
EL-C-016 Purge Tube for corrosion cell
EL-A-016 Purge Tube for analytical cell
EL-C-008 Bridge tube for 6 mm diameter reference electrode for corrosion cell
EL-C-017 Bridge tube for 8 mm diameter reference electrode for corrosion cell
EL-A-008 Bridge tube for 6 mm diameter reference electrode for analytical cell
EL-A-017 Bridge tube for 8 mm diameter reference electrode for analytical cell

Plate material evaluating cell

This quite handy cell is developed in order to evaluate plate material such as metal, semi-conducting plate, etc. In evaluation, a sample plate is sandwiched between cell blocks.


Catalog No. Description Quantity
A-011951 Plate Material Evaluating Cell 1
Contents
Teflon Cell [Body] 1
Teflon Cell [Base] 1
O-ring 1
Screw 20 mm 2
Purging tube 1 m 1
A-002222 Pt counter electrode for VC-2 cell 1

 

[Optional Product] Reference Electrode

Users can select a reference electrode separately for this cell from:

Catalog No. Description
A-012167 RE-1B Silver-Silver chloride reference electrode
A-012171 RE-7 Non Aqueous reference electrode
A-002058 RE-1C Silver/Silver Chloride Reference Electrode (Saturated KCl)
A-002056 RE-2B Calomel Reference Electrode
A-002057 RE-2C Reference Electrode
A-011503 RE-6H Reference Electrode Kit available in alkaline solution

[ How to Set Up ]

  1. Place a plate sample on a lower side teflon block of the cell. Applicable plate dimensions: W: 10-20 mm, T: ~3 mm
  2. Put another teflon block on the sample, and drive two screws evenly to fix the plate. Liquid contact area depends on inner diameter of the O-ring. Deliver approximately 1 mL of electrolyte after fixing the plate.
  3. Attach a Pt counter electrode and a reference electrode to the cell by setting them onto a cell cap. We would recommend you to twist up the Pt part appropriately if the counter electrode is longer.


Flow cell

Working Electrodes for Flow Cell

Our Working electrodes for flow cell are mounted on blocks of PEEK. This resin protects the electrodes from external noise and allows researchers to utilize them regardless the content of mobile phase of HPLC because of their hard, organic solvent-resistance. Glassy carbon is usually chosen for the redox reaction study on liquid chromatography. Platinum, Gold, Carbon paste and Nickel electrodes are utilized for special purposes.

Features

  • Become stable immediately
  • Usable with acid, alkaline, and organic solvents
  • Easy maintenance of Working electrodes by wipe with acetone
  • Working electrodes can be refreshed using PK-3 cell Polishing Kit
  • Can be used as chemically modified electrodes or bio-sensors

Cross Flow Cell - Structure

Cross Flow Cell is capable of quantitation at the level of 10-15 mol by the flow rate: 1 mL/min - 100 µL/min.

Features

  • Detection electrode for HPLC
  • Electrode for flow injection
  • Electrode for bio-sensor development
Catalog No. Description Application
A-002456 Cross flow cell (Glassy Carbon) Working electrode: GC, dia. 3 mm x 2 (dual type)
A-002457 Cross flow cell (Platinum) Working electrode: Pt, dia. 3 mm x 2 (dual type)
A-012122 Cross flow cell (Gold) Working electrode: Au, dia. 3 mm x 2 (dual type)

Contents
Item Material Quantity
Working Electrode for cross flow cell   1
Reference Electrode (RE-3V Silver-silver chloride Reference electrode Screw type) POM *1 1
Cross Flow cell block PEEK *2 1
Flow cell base block POM 1
Screw for base block SUS *3 2
Flow cell arm SUS 2
Screw for arm SUS 2
Working Electrode connector brass 1
Hand screw for clamp SUS 1
Stainless plate for clamp SUS 1
Clamped plate SUS 1
Teflon tube ETFE 30 cm
80 cm
Silicon tube Si 2 cm
28 cm
Stainless pipe 5 cm SUS 1
TG-5M Teflon Gasket (Cross Flow) FEP 1
Dynaseal PEEK fingertight PEEK 3

*1 Polyacetal resin *2 Polyether-ether-ketone *3 Stainless Used Steel

Cross Flow Cell - Working Electrode

Radial Flow cell

Radial Flow Cell is developed for microbore chromatography. Its detecting efficiency will improve when flow rate is 10 µL/min or lower. This flow cell consists of thin layer electrode and symmetric design.

Catalog No. Description Application
A-003456 Radial flow cell (Glassy Carbon) Working electrode: GC, dia. 6 mm (single type)
A-003457 Radial flow cell (Platinum) Working electrode: Pt, dia. 3 mm (single type)
A-011236 Radial flow cell (Gold) Working electrode: Au, dia. 3 mm (single type)

 

Contents
Item Material Quantity
Working Electrode for Radial flow cell   1
Reference Electrode (RE-3V Silver-silver chloride Reference electrode Screw type) POM 1
Radial Flow cell block PEEK 1
Flow cell base block POM 1
Screw for base block SUS 2
Flow cell arm SUS 2
Screw for arm SUS 2
Hand screw for clamp SUS 1
Stainless plate for clamp SUS 1
Clamped plate SUS 1
Teflon tube ETFE 30 cm
80 cm
Silicon tube Si 2 cm
28 cm
Stainless pipe 5 cm SUS 1
TG-5MR Teflon Gasket (Radial Flow) FEP 1
Dynaseal PEEK fingertight PEEK 3

Electrodes and Accessories for Flow Cell Kit

Application of Electrodes

  • GC: commonly used for measurement of Redox behavior
  • PFC: commonly used for measurement of Redox behavior
  • Au: measurement of thiol-related compounds with amalgamate electrode
  • Pt: measurement of hydrogen peroxide and oxidized substance
  • Ag: measurement of cyano-sulfide
  • CP: derivatizationed electrode by filling compound of carbon paste, enzyme and chemical substance into it
  • Ni: amino acids measurement by chemical derivatization
Type Catalog No. Item Description
Cross
Flow
A-001000 Glassy Carbon Electrode for cross flow cell dia. 3 mm x 2 (dual type),
Size: 25 x 25 mm
A-001002 Gold Electrode for cross flow cell
A-001012 Platinum Electrode for cross flow cell
A-001008 Silver Electrode for cross flow cell
A-001004 Carbon Paste Electrode for cross flow cell
A-001009 Nickel Electrode for cross flow cell
A-001046 TG-2M Teflon Gasket (4 pcs) Film thickness: 12 µm
A-001047 TG-5M Teflon Gasket (4 pcs) Film thickness: 25 µm
A-001048 TG-6M Teflon Gasket (4 pcs) Film thickness: 50 µm
A-001049 TG-8M Teflon Gasket (4 pcs) Film thickness: 125 µm
A-001092 TG-11M Silicon Gasket (4 pcs) Film thickness: 500 µm
A-001093 TG-12M Silicon Gasket (4 pcs) Film thickness: 1000 µm
A-001032 Cross Flow cell block Material: PEEK
Radial
Flow
A-001016 Glassy Carbon electrode for Radial flow cell diam. 6 mm (single type),
Size: 25 x 25 mm
A-010941 Copper electrode for radial flow cell
A-009908 Platinum electrode for radial flow cell diam. 3 mm (single type),
Size: 25 x 25 mm
A-011155 Gold Electrode for radial flow cell
A-000999 PFCE Carbon electrode for radial flow cell
A-010251 Carbon Paste Electrode for radial flow cell
A-001146 TG-2MR Teflon Gasket (4 pcs) Film thickness: 12 µm
A-001147 TG-5MR Teflon Gasket (4 pcs) Film thickness: 25 µm
A-001148 TG-6MR Teflon Gasket (4 pcs) Film thickness: 50 µm
A-001031 Radial Flow cell block Material: PEEK
Cross/Radial A-012169 RE-3V Ag/AgCl Reference electrode screw type Size: dia. 10 x 48 mm
A-001531 1/16" PEEK tube ID: 0.25 mm
Length: 3.0 m
A-004130 Dynaseal PEEK fingertight (10 pcs) Screw for pipe connecting
integrated 1/16"

 


Spectroelectrochemical cell

Spectroelectrochemistry (SEC) is aimed at the investigation of electrochemical reaction mechanism and the interface structure between electrolyte solution and electrode. Remarkable progress in this field and related technology enables SEC to be applied in wide areas. Nowadays, the relation between absorbance and potential for reversible or quasi-reversible system is theoretically elucidated, on which basis the analysis of electrochemical characteristics becomes possible for the system otherwise difficult with only the result of voltammogram. Typical example is redox enzyme cytochrome c and methylene-blue

  • Real-time monitoring of chromatic change by red-ox reaction
  • Analysis of the charge transfer at the electrode/liquid surface
  • Spectrometric measurement of near/surface of electrodes
  • Absorbing spectrum of the product and intermediate
  • Parameters; concentration, diffusion coefficient and life time

 

Catalog No. Description
A-011240 SEC-C Thin Layer Quartz Glass Spectroelectrochemical cell Kit
Components
A-011498 SEC-C Pt Gauze working electrode
A-011499 SEC-C Pt counter electrode
A-011500 SEC-C Thin Layer Quartz Glass cell Light pass length: 1 mm
A-011501 SEC-C Teflon Cap
A-010537 Purging tube

 


Front view

Side view

Reference Electrode for SEC-C

Reference Electrode can be chosen optionally from below:

Catalog No. Description
A-012167 RE-1B Silver-Silver chloride reference electrode Length:
80.0 mm
OD: 6.0 mm
A-012171 RE-7 Non Aqueous reference electrode (Ag/Ag+) Length:
80.0 mm
OD: 6.0 mm

Working Electrode for SEC-C

Catalog No. Description
A-012017 SEC-C Au Gauze working electrode
A-011498 SEC-C Pt Gauze working electrode

 


Spectroelectrochemical cell (0.5 mm optical path length)

Thin Layer Quartz Glass Spectroelectrochemical cell Kit
Thin Layer Quartz Glass Spectroelectrochemical cell Kit

The 0.5 mm optical path length version SEC-C Thin Layer Quartz Glass Spectroelectrochemical cell Kit is a new option for your spectroelectrochemical measurement. The advantage of this new optical path length cell is that, with a 0.5 mm optical path length, you could reduce the electrolysis time, compared with the time necessary when you carried the electrolysis reaction with 1.0 mm optical path length quartz cell.

Quartz cell
Quartz cell
Pt working electrode
Pt working electrode

On the left, 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm optical path length quartz cell are shown. On the right, Pt working electrode with the dimension is shown. For 0.5 mm, as for 1.0 mm, you should select the working electrode (Pt or Au) appropriate for your research purpose.

Note: There is a specific working electrode for 0.5 mm optical path length. The working electrode for 1.0 mm optical path length can not be used in 0.5 mm optical path length quartz cell.

Comparison of electrolytic speed in function of optical path length

2 mM potassium ferrocyanide (K4[Fe(CN)6]) was subjected to an electrolysis reaction at 0.6 V until its stability, and 1 M KNO3 was used as a reference. The oxidation reaction was monitored by the comparison of the absorbance in function of the time at wavelengths of 420 and 300 nm.

0.5 mm optical path length
0.5 mm optical path length
1.0 mm optical path length
1.0 mm optical path length

 

Catalog No. Description
A-012604 SEC-C05 Thin Layer Quartz Glass Spectroelectrochemical cell Kit
A-012605 SEC-05C Thin Layer Quartz Glass Spectroelectrochemical cell Kit (Au)
Common Components
A-012608 SEC-C05 Thin Layer Quartz Glass cell Light pass length: 0.5 mm
A-012609 SEC-C05 Pt counter electrode
A-011501 SEC-C Teflon Cap
A-010537 Purging tube
Working electrode
A-012606 SEC-C05 Pt Gauze working electrode 80 Mesh
A-012607 SEC-C05 Au Gauze working electrode 100 Mesh
Optional items
A-012167 RE-1B Silver-Silver chloride reference electrode
A-012171 RE-7 Non Aqueous reference electrode

Spectroelectrochemical flow cell

Applications:

  • Study of charge transfer mechanism on the interface between electrode and electrolyte.
  • Spectroscopy on electrode surface or in the neighborhood.
  • Absorption spectra of products and intermediates.
  • Analysis of concentration, diffusion coefficient, life time so on.

Schematic view of flow cell (thin layer flow channel, light pass and working electrode) is shown below. Working electrodes (ITO, platinum mini-grid, and gold mini-grid) are replaceable. UV or visible light is introduced via optical-fiber from light source and the absorbed light is transferred into CCD via optical-fiber. Example of spectrum change during oxidation-reduction of ferrocene by CV is shown below.

Spectroelectrochemical electrodes

Schematic diagram of spectroelectrochemical flow cell

   

Pt and Gold mini Grid electrode


Structure of ITO electrode

Pt mini-grid electrode is made by sputtering on quartz plate as shown in below picture.
Size is 8 × 27 mm, width of grid line is 150 μm, space between lines is 100 µm.

Cat No. Description
A-011320 SEC-F Spectroelectrochemical flow cell
Contents
A-011329 SEC-F flow cell base
A-011330 SEC-F flow cell block (A)
A-011331 SEC-F flow cell block (B)
A-011495 SEC-FT500 Teflon gasket (2 pcs)
A-010562 74-UV UV/VIS Collimating Lens, 200-2000 nm
------ Dynaseal PEEK fingertight (3 pcs)
------ Teflon tube (80 cm)
------ Silicon tube (30 cm)
------ Stainless tube OD 1/16" (50 mm)

Optional Products

Cat No. Description
A-011810 SEC-F 1000 µm probe type of optical fiber Length: 1 m
A-011496 SEC-F Pt grid electrode for flow cell 8 x 27 x 1 mm
A-011497 SEC-F Au grid electrode for flow cell 8 x 27 x 1 mm
A-011519 SEC-F ITO electrode for flow cell (4 pcs) 8 x 27 x 1 mm
A-012169 RE-3V Silver-silver chloride Reference electrode Screw type φ10 x 55 mm
A-012173 RE-7V Non Aqueous reference electrode (Ag/Ag+) Screw type φ10 x 55 mm

 


Sample holders

These products enable to take electrochemical measurement by only 200 µL of the analyte with voltammetry cells. A vycor glass tip is attached to the end of its glass tube, and ions transmit freely.

Catalog No. Description Size
A-012177 Sample holder dia 9.0 mm (2 pcs) OD: 9 mm, ID: 7 mm, L: 55 mm
A-012176 Sample holder dia 6.0 mm (2 pcs) OD: 6 mm, ID: 4 mm, L: 55 mm
A-012175 Sample holder dia 4.5 mm (2 pcs) OD: 4.5 mm, ID: 2 mm, L: 40 mm

Vycor glass products

Vycor® glass is porous glass with 40-200 Å diameter of pores. Chemically stable, operational as high as 800 °C. Also can be cut with a sharp knife.

Reminder:
Yellowish discoloration indicates the contamination. This is caused by absorbing of organics into their pores from the air.

Specifications

Specific gravity [in dry condition] 1.5
Void volume 28 %
Avr. pore diameter 40-200 Å
Internal surface area 250 m2/g

Catalog No. Description Quantity
A-012182 Vycor Glass Rod, dia 2.85x4.0 mm 25 pcs
A-012183 Heat shrink Teflon tubing, 100 mm 1
A-001087 Vycor glass tube
OD: 7 mm; ID: 5 mm; Length: 10 cm
1

 


PK-3 electrode Polishing Kit

Polishing kit to maintain good condition of working electrodes for CV/Flow cell.

Catalogue No. Description
A-011975 PK-3 Electrode Polishing kit
Contents
A-001050 0.05 µm polishing alumina (20 mL)
A-002054 1 µm polishing diamond (10 mL)
A-001040 Alumina polishing pad (10 pcs)
A-001041 Diamond polishing pad (10 pcs)
A-002249 Replacement glass plate for PK-3 (1 pc)

Contents of PK-3 can be provided separately. In that case, each polishing pad (A-001040 Alumina polishing pad/A-001041 Diamond polishing pad) includes 20 pieces of them per the sales unit.

How to polish the Working electrodes' surface with PK-3

  1. Prepare the glass plate, and put a few drops of polishing diamond on diamond polishing pad.
  2. Hold the CV electrode at right angle to the pad, and polish in a circular motion.
  3. Replace the diamond pad to an alumina polishing pad, put a few drops of polishing alumina, and polish the electrode to be mirror surface. Rinse the electrode surface with distilled water, and finish by air drying.

Attention: Polishing with PK-3 is the most appropriate way to clean up electrode surface. Please consult us when other methods are applied.

Polishing of PFCE Electrode & Pyrolytic Graphite Electrode

PFCE electrode can regain its electrochemical sensitivity and reproducibility by polishing with Emery paper sic#4000. After the polishing, please clean its surface with ultrasonic cleaner for 10-60 seconds (@ frequency: 50 kHz, output power: 100 W). PFCE electrode is a significantly competent electrode. In order to keep its performance from going to be eroded, we recommend re-polishing after a certain period of time.

Use of distilled water is required during this procedure. Sic#2000 grade emery paper is used at the preliminary stage only for persistent stain.

Notice*

Don't polish with a finer grade of emery paper (#6000 etc.). PFCE electrode do not need mirror finish surface like a GC electrode.

 

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