C013-20 Sealed All-Quartz Photoelectrochemical Cell

Product Introduction

The C013-20 Sealed All-Quartz Photoelectrochemical Cell is designed for photoelectrochemical experiments requiring high optical transparency, precise electrode positioning, and a sealed cell structure. Its quartz cell body is polished to provide transparent surfaces on all sides, with light transmittance above 95% and no adhesive joints.

The cell features a PEEK cover and a specialized sealing structure with an external threaded quartz connection and a 360° rotatable PEEK inner core. This design allows the electrodes to be accurately aligned with the cell slit before tightening the outer cover to secure the assembly. Electrode-port sealing is achieved using PTFE plugs and O-rings compressed by sealing screws.

The standard electrode configuration includes an Ag/AgCl reference electrode, platinum wire electrode, and platinum mesh working electrode. A 3 mm glassy carbon or gold plate working electrode can also be selected according to experimental requirements.

Performance Features

• High optical transparency: All-quartz construction provides light transmittance above 95%.

•  One-piece polished quartz body: Transparent on all sides and manufactured without adhesive bonding.

•  Sealed cell structure: PEEK cover and threaded sealing components provide a controlled sealed configuration.

•  360° rotatable inner core: Allows flexible electrode positioning and accurate alignment with the cell slit.

•  Precision electrode alignment: Electrodes can be positioned to correspond accurately with the cell slit before tightening the outer cover.

•  O-ring electrode sealing: PTFE plugs and sealing screws compress O-rings to achieve sealing at electrode connections.

•  Flexible working electrode options: Supports platinum mesh, glassy carbon, or gold plate working electrodes.

Working Principle

The C013-20 combines an optically transparent quartz cell with a sealed electrode assembly for photoelectrochemical measurements. Light passes through the quartz cell body to interact with the electrode and electrolyte system, allowing electrochemical responses to be studied under illumination.

The 360° rotatable PEEK inner core helps align the electrodes with the cell slit. Once positioned, the PEEK outer cover is tightened to secure the quartz sealing assembly. At the electrode ports, PTFE plugs and O-rings are compressed by sealing screws to form the electrode connection seals.

Technical Parameters

Application Scenarios

•  Photoelectrochemical research: Studies requiring light transmission through a sealed electrochemical cell.

•  Electrode material testing: Evaluation of platinum, glassy carbon, and gold working electrodes.

• Electrochemical interface analysis: Research into electrode-electrolyte interactions under controlled conditions.

• Light-assisted electrochemical experiments: Investigations of electrochemical behavior under illumination.

•  Sealed-system laboratory testing: Experiments requiring precise electrode alignment and sealed electrode connections.

Comparison: C013-1 Open Cell vs. C013-20 Sealed Cell

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the C013-20 sealed photoelectrochemical cell used for?

It is designed for photoelectrochemical and electrochemical experiments requiring high optical transmittance, precise electrode positioning, and a sealed cell configuration.

2. What is the light transmittance of the quartz cell body?

The quartz cell body has a light transmittance above 95%, supporting optical measurements during electrochemical experiments.

3. What is the purpose of the 360° rotatable PEEK inner core?

It allows the electrode assembly to rotate for accurate positioning and alignment with the cell slit before the outer cover is tightened.

4. How is the C013-20 cell sealed?

The quartz sealing structure uses an external threaded connection and a PEEK outer cover. Electrode-port sealing is achieved by compressing O-rings with sealing screws through PTFE plugs.

5. Which electrodes are available for the C013-20?

The specified configuration includes a 3.0 mm Ag/AgCl reference electrode, a 0.5 mm platinum wire electrode, and a 6 × 7 mm platinum mesh working electrode.

6. Can the working electrode material be changed?

Yes. The platinum mesh working electrode can be replaced with a 3 mm glassy carbon or gold plate electrode according to experimental requirements.

7. What are the dimensions of the C013-20 cell?

The square cell measures 12 × 12 mm, and the cell slit dimensions are 8 × 6.5 × 1 mm.

8. What is the difference between the C013-1 and C013-20?

The C013-1 is an open quartz photoelectrochemical cell with a PTFE cover, while the C013-20 features a sealed design with a PEEK cover, rotatable inner core, and O-ring electrode-port sealing structure.