Highlights

• Programmable controlled temperatures to 500 ºC
• Operates from vacuum (10-3 Torr) to high pressure (500 p.s.i.)
• Provides controlled atmosphere (gas inlet and outlet)
• Extensive safety features

Information
This accessory allows for the study of diffusely reflecting solid samples in a controlled atmosphere ranging from ambient temperature to 500 °C, and vacuum (10-3 Torr) to 500 p.s.i. pressure. The standard chamber window is ZnSe, which gives a good balance between IR transmission and mechanical strength. Other optical transmitting windows are available on request.

The body is constructed from 316 stainless steel for ruggedness and chemical resistance. Safety features include a low voltage automatic power supply and an automatic shut-down feature, should the temperature sensor detect an overheating fault. A water cooling jacket keeps the outside of the chamber cool when operating at high temperatures and a safety “burst disk” activates whenever the pressure exceeds the recommended safety limit.

The Environmental Chamber, in conjunction with the Selector, is ideal for use in chemical research such as kinetics, catalysis, surface analysis, polymerization and co-ordination chemistry.