C012-1 All-Quartz Photoelectrochemical Cell

Product Introduction

The C012-1 All-Quartz Photoelectrochemical Cell is designed for photoelectrochemical experiments and laboratory electrochemical research. Its cell body is manufactured from high-transmittance quartz, providing an optical path for light-assisted electrochemical testing.

The cell features an integrated ground-glass construction rather than an adhesive-bonded assembly, supporting structural integrity and high-temperature applications. Its PTFE cover can be customized with round or square openings according to experimental requirements, allowing flexible electrode and accessory configurations.

The C012-1 supports optional sand-core salt bridges or Luggin capillary salt bridges. It is an open-system design suitable for experiments that do not require a sealed cell configuration.

Performance Features

• All-quartz construction: Cell body made from high-transmittance quartz for photoelectrochemical applications.

•  High optical transmittance: Specified light transmittance is greater than 95%.

•  Integrated construction: Manufactured using an integrated grinding process rather than adhesive molding.

•  High-temperature capability: Cell body supports temperatures up to 900°C, subject to the manufacturer's operating instructions.

• Customizable PTFE cover: The cover can be drilled with round or square openings to accommodate experimental components.

• Optional salt bridges: Compatible with sand-core salt bridges and Luggin capillary salt bridges.

• Open-system design: Suitable for experiments requiring an open cell configuration.

• Alternative sealed configuration: The C012-2 model is available as the referenced sealing-system option.

Working Principle

The C012-1 provides a quartz reaction chamber for photoelectrochemical experiments. Light passes through the quartz cell body and reaches the sample or photoactive electrode inside the cell.

Electrochemical reactions can then be investigated under controlled illumination and electrode configurations. The PTFE cover accommodates the required experimental components, while optional salt bridges provide a connection between the working solution and a reference electrode compartment when needed.

As an open-system cell, the C012-1 is intended for experiments that do not require a sealed reaction environment.

Technical Parameters

Application Scenarios

The C012-1 all-quartz photoelectrochemical cell is suitable for laboratory applications requiring optical access and electrochemical testing, including:

• Photoelectrochemical research: Studying electrochemical reactions under light irradiation.

•  Photocatalysis experiments: Evaluating photoactive materials in liquid-phase reaction environments.

• Electrode material research: Investigating the electrochemical behavior of photoelectrodes and functional materials.

• Solar energy conversion research: Supporting laboratory studies of light-driven electrochemical processes.

• High-temperature experiments: Applications requiring a quartz cell body capable of withstanding temperatures up to the specified limit.

•  Electrochemical mechanism studies: Using optional salt bridges for suitable reference electrode configurations.

Comparison: C012-1 Open Cell vs. C012-2 Sealed Cell

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the C012-1 all-quartz photoelectrochemical cell used for?

It is designed for photoelectrochemical experiments and laboratory research involving light-assisted electrochemical reactions, photoactive materials, and electrode testing.

2. What material is used for the cell body?

The cell body is made from high-transmittance quartz, providing optical access for photoelectrochemical experiments.

3. What is the light transmittance of the C012-1?

The specified light transmittance is greater than 95%.

4. What is the maximum temperature of the cell?

The specified maximum temperature is 900°C. For sterilization by heating the cell body, the PTFE cover must be separated from the cell body.

5. Can the PTFE cover be customized?

Yes. Round or square openings can be drilled in the PTFE cover according to the experimental requirements.

6. Does the C012-1 support salt bridges?

Yes. It can be equipped with either a sand-core salt bridge or a Luggin capillary salt bridge.

7. Is the C012-1 a sealed electrochemical cell?

No. The C012-1 is an open-system cell. For experiments requiring a sealed configuration, the C012-2 is the referenced alternative.

8. Why is the cell manufactured using integrated grinding instead of adhesive bonding?

The integrated grinding construction avoids adhesive-molded joints in the cell body and is part of the product's structural design for laboratory and high-temperature use.