About the system
A compact ambient-pressure reaction system for measuring catalytic activity and product formation under well-controlled gas composition and temperature. The small internal volume gives a rapid response and makes it suitable for planar model samples and thin films.
Experimental methods
- QMS: quadrupole mass spectrometry for sensitive analysis of reactants and products
- Flow-reactor kinetics: conversion and selectivity measurements under controlled gas flow
Further equipment & capabilities
- Mass-flow controllers for gases and gas mixtures
- Temperature-controlled saturators for vapour dosing
- PID-controlled sample heating
Typical research topics
- Catalytic activity of model thin films
- Oxidation and decomposition reactions
- Bridging UHV surface science and ambient-pressure catalysis