Photochemistry, or the use of light in chemical reactions, has several important applications both in nature and industry. Photochemical reactions lie at the heart of photosynthesis and vitamin D formation and play important roles in the manufacture of electronic equipment, protective coatings, and the synthesis of drugs and fragrances.
Traditional batch photochemistry however has fallen out of favour. Several problems such as safety, the availability and complexity of equipment, the control of reaction conditions, and the difficulty in scale-up, limit its use.
The Vapourtec UV-150 photochemical reactor makes photochemistry accessible. Eliminating the problems of traditional batch photochemistry, the UV-150 reactor allows the full potential of photochemistry to be exploited. It offers safe, precise, efficient, consistent, and scalable photochemistry under continuous flow operation.
Features of the UV-150 photochemical reactor:
Compatible with R-Series and E-Series.
3 light sources available.
Interchangeable light sources – all fit in the same reactor body.
Temperature control.
Multiple gram/hour scale-up.
Easily changed reactors.
Compact, space saving design.
Optional spectrometer for real-time transmission spectra.
Interlocks for safety.
