Laboratory reactor maxiclave®

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Product overview
The maxiclave® is a mid-scale laboratory pressure reactor/autoclave designed for high-pressure (up to 200 bar) and high-temperature (up to 300 °C) experiments. Available in stirred and non-stirred configurations, it accepts two interchangeable reaction vessels (0.5 and 1.0 L). The stirred version uses a magnetic coupling stirrer drive (cyclone 075 dc, 75 Ncm). The system is suitable for chemical research, hydrogenation and other gas–liquid reactions, catalyst testing and process development. Optional PTFE (Teflon) inliners increase chemical resistance and an optional handling stand eases vessel manipulation.

Technical data (summary)
Reactor volume: 0.5 and 1.0 L (interchangeable)
Pressure range: -1 (full vacuum) to 200 bar
Temperature range: -10 °C to +300 °C
Standard material: stainless steel (Hastelloy® optional)
Stirrer drive (stirred version): cyclone 075 dc (75 Ncm torque)

Typical applications

• API synthesis
• Biofuel research
• Biomass research
• Biopolymer research
• Biorefinery research
• Catalyst testing
• Carbon capture and storage (CCS) research
• Catalytic evaluation
• Corrosion measurement
• Corrosion testing
• Crystallization
• Hydrogenation and other gas–liquid reactions
• Material testing
• Material science
• Nanoparticle synthesis
• Petrochemical research
• Polymerization
• Polymer recycling research
• Process development
• Supercritical fluids (CO2 and others)

Operating and options
Heating can be provided by laboratory hot plates, bath thermostats or electrical heating sleeves. Non-stirred versions can use magnetic stirring bars (driven by a hot plate) for mixing. For corrosive media PTFE/Teflon inliners are available. The stirred configuration uses a magnetic coupling stirrer drive (cyclone 075 dc). An optional handling stand facilitates vessel and cover plate handling and replacement.

Technical specifications

• Reactor volume: 0.5 and 1.0 L (interchangeable vessels)
• Working pressure range: vacuum (-1 full vacuum) to 200 bar
• Temperature range: -10 °C to +300 °C
• Standard material: stainless steel; optional Hastelloy® for increased corrosion resistance
• Configurations: non-stirred and stirred
• Stirrer drive (stirred): cyclone 075 dc, 75 Ncm torque (magnetic coupling)
• Optional accessories: PTFE/Teflon inserts, handling stand, heating by hot plate/bath/ heating sleeves