Asynt ReactoMate Baffled Controlled Lab Reactor system

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For a wide range of exothermic and large-scale reactions, Asynt’s ReactoMate Baffled Controlled Lab Reactor system is said to improve reproducibility of results, increase selectivity and reduce potentially unwanted side reactions as a result of its ability to provide fast mixing and dispersion.

Most reaction vessels used by research chemists employ simple anchor or turbine stirring devices. These move liquid in a circular direction with a vortex created in the centre, meaning the time for reactants to mix/disperse homogeneously with anchor or turbine stirrers is relatively slow.

Exothermic reactions such as hydrogenation, nitration, polymerisation, acid/base neutralisation and catalysis, especially those that require efficient cooling, can be seriously affected by slow dispersion during reagent addition. Similarly, many reactions that work well in a lab flask, when scaled up above 1000 mL, can also suffer seriously from this dispersion issue.

By using specially designed PTFE baffle blades together with a PTFE turbine stirrer, Asynt offers a 5000 mL system that is built to mix reactions quickly and effectively. The company also offers a special reactor lid, baffles and stirrer for users to upgrade their existing suitable reaction vessels. Other sizes of ReactoMate Baffled Controlled Lab Reactor systems are available as custom orders.