Catalysts enable or accelerate chemical reactions. CE 380 is designed for the decomposition reaction of dissolved saccharose in glucose and fructose.
A peristaltic pump transports the reactant (saccharose solution) into bottom of the reactor from a tank. The catalyst takes the form of a fixed bed in the reactor. The saccharose solution flows through the fixed bed. In the process, saccharose is decomposed into glucose and fructose. The catalyst accelerates the reaction and so increases the yield of the product (glucose/fructose mixture). The product is collected in a tank.
Three reactors allow various catalyses to be compared. The chemical catalyst used is exchanger resin. A regulated heating water circuit additionally permits analysis of the influence of temperature on the reaction.
To determine the glucose concentration in the product, a photometer specifically adapted to the unit is supplied. The photometer data are transferred to a PC and evaluated by software. The flow injection analysis (FIA) CE 380.01 is available as an optional accessory. The FIA enables a larger number of measurements to be performed during the experiment compared to manual analysis, while at the same time reducing the effort involved and improving reproducibility.
Specification
investigation of a catalytic reaction
3 reactors (PMMA) for comparison of various fixed bed catalyses
peristaltic pump with adjustable speed to transport the reactant into the reactors
regulated heating circuit with water tank, heater and pump to regulate the reactor temperatures
1 scaled container for reactant and product respectively
photometer for analysis of the product
software for data acquisition via USB under Windows 10 (photometer)
flow injection analysis (CE 380.01) available as accessory
Technical data
Reactors
diameter: approx. 10mm
height: approx. 120mm
Peristaltic pump
max. flow rate: approx. 50mL/min
Heating circuit pump
max. flow rate: 10L/min
max. head: 30m
power consumption: 120W
Heating circuit
tank: approx. 7500mL
heater: approx. 1kW
Tanks for reactant and product
capacity: approx. 2000mL
scale division: 50mL
material: PP
Photometer wavelength: 610nm
230V, 50Hz, 1 phase
230V, 60Hz, 1 phase
120V, 60Hz, 1 phase
UL/CSA optional
Dimensions and weight
LxWxH: 1000x680x500mm (experimental unit)
LxWxH: 260x260x180mm (photometer)
Weight: approx. 63kg