Catalyst ICCS

Comprehensive Catalyst Characterization A high precision, highly sensitive thermal conductivity detector (TCD) to monitor changes in the concentration of gases flowing into and out of the reactor. An internal cold trap with Peltier system for accurate temperature control across the range -20 to 65oC for the removal of condensable fluids (e.g. water produced during reduction of oxides) Comprehensive Catalyst Characterization The Micromeritics in-situ Catalyst Characterization System (ICCS) is an advanced catalyst characterization tool that allows the user to study the impact of a reaction on critical parameters such as number of active sites, under precisely controlled, process-representative conditions. A standalone accessory designed to complement any dynamic laboratory reactor system, such as the MicroActivitySystems, the ICCS adds two new capabilities: Temperature Programmed Analyses (TPx) and Pulse Chemisorption. These well-known and time-tested techniques may now be performed on a fresh catalyst and then repeated on a used catalyst without removing the material from the reactor. This enables a detailed comparison of the catalyst, notably the number of active sites, before and after use. Users benefit from obtaining both temperature programmed analyses and pulse chemisorption data for the same aliquot of sample used for reaction studies. Performing these analyses in-situ virtually eliminates the possibility of contamination from atmospheric gases and moisture which may damage the active catalyst and compromise data integrity.