Lab Pressure Batch Polymerization Depolymerization Reactor is designed for research, development, and small-scale process optimization in controlled laboratory settings.
It is safely contain and precisely control reactions requiring elevated pressure conditions, essential for many monomer systems and reaction kinetics.
It operates as a closed system where all reactants are loaded at the start, the reaction proceeds under controlled conditions, and the product is removed at the end – ideal for detailed studies, screening, and producing specific sample quantities.
Its unique dual functionality. It serves as a sophisticated polymerization reactor for synthesizing novel polymers and as a depolymerization reactor for studying polymer breakdown, chemical recycling pathways, and catalyst efficiency.
Technical Specifications
Basic Functions:
- Volume: 5/10/20/25/30L (customizable）
- Material: 316L (other special materials customizable)
- Structure: reactor lid is fixed, vessel can be lifted and tilted.
- Heating method: electrical heating or jacket circulating oil heating.
- Temperature: RT-300°C (customizable)
- Pressure: -0.1~10MPa (customizable)
- Agitation Method: mechanical stirring.
- Interfaces on the lid: temperature sensor, pressure gauge & rupture disc, gas inlet, vent, spare port,
- Power Supply: AC220V, 50HZ/60HZ
- Control: Touch screen control, PID self-tuning temperature control.
Expandable Functions:
- Isobaric Feeding: Add liquid reactants during reaction (controlled total volume)
- High-Pressure Feed Pump: Introduce liquid reactants during reaction (precise flow rate control)
- Gas Mass Flow Meter: Accurately measure cumulative gas flow and instantaneous flow rate
- Built-in Cooling Coil: Enables rapid internal reactor cooling
- Condenser: Provides condensation reflux or solvent recovery functionality
- Process sampling function: rapid sampling and analysis during the reaction process.
More Than Just a Polymerization Reactor: Addressing Your Research Needs
This versatile reactor system is engineered to overcome the limitations of standard lab glassware and simpler reactors, specifically catering to the complex demands of modern polymer science:
Unmatched Process Control:
Precise Pressure Management: Robust construction with safety features (burst discs, pressure gauges) allows operation at defined pressures critical for specific monomers (e.g., ethylene, vinyl chloride) or to suppress volatilization. Integrated pressure regulators and relief valves ensure safety and reproducibility.
Accurate Temperature Regulation: Equipped with efficient heating/cooling jackets and precise temperature controllers (PID) for uniform thermal profiles and critical reaction kinetics studies.
Optimized Mixing: Powerful, variable-speed agitators (anchor, turbine, or paddle) ensure homogeneous mixing of viscous polymer melts or slurries, crucial for consistent reaction rates and product quality.
Dual-Function Powerhouse:
Advanced Polymerization Reactor: Synthesize a wide range of polymers (thermoplastics, elastomers, specialty polymers) under precisely controlled pressure and temperature. Ideal for catalyst testing, kinetics studies, copolymer development, and small-batch material production.
Controlled Depolymerization Reactor: Systematically study polymer degradation, explore chemical recycling routes (e.g., pyrolysis, solvolysis), evaluate depolymerization catalysts, and recover valuable monomers or oligomers – all within the same safe, controlled environment.
Material Integrity & Safety:
Corrosion-Resistant Construction: Typically fabricated from high-grade stainless steel (316/316L) or specialized alloys (Hastelloy, Titanium) to withstand aggressive monomers, catalysts, solvents, and reaction byproducts encountered in both polymerization and depolymerization.
Comprehensive Safety Systems: Includes pressure relief valves, rupture discs, temperature interlocks, and sturdy closures designed to meet rigorous lab safety standards for pressurized reactions.
Modularity & Monitoring:
Multiple Ports: Pre-drilled ports for easy integration of sensors (temperature, pressure probes), sampling devices, condensers, reflux systems, gas/vacuum lines, or injection modules.
Process Visibility: Options for sight glasses allow visual monitoring of reaction progress, phase changes, or mixing efficiency.
- Scalability & Data Relevance: While designed for the lab, the data generated on this controlled pressure reactor provides invaluable insights into reaction behavior, kinetics, and catalyst performance, directly informing the scale-up to pilot or production reactors.
Unlock the Potential of Pressure-Sensitive Polymer Chemistry
Whether you’re pioneering new polymer materials, optimizing existing synthesis routes, or developing cutting-edge chemical recycling technologies, our Pressure Batch Polymerization Depolymerization Reactor provides the controlled, versatile, and safe environment essential for success.
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