Microwave Reactions Generating a Gaseous Byproduct

Introduction

The ability to perform high-temperature, high-pressure reactions in a safe and efficient manner is one of the greatest advantages offered by microwave reactors over conventional synthetic approaches. However, because reactor designs are largely based on this application alone, many laboratory microwaves lack the flexibility to release undesired pressure increases mid-reaction, and then continue the experiment uninterrupted. Any gaseous byproduct generated during the experiment must remain in the reaction vessel until experiment completion, which lessens reaction efficiency and increases chance for vessel failure. The Discover^® 2.0 , however, circumvents this limitation with its Activent pressure device, enabling seamless and customizable pressure release(s) throughout an experiment’s duration.