SWO-1 Side-Window Optical Electrochemical Cell | PTFE

Side-Window Quartz Optical Electrochemical Cell

The Potentiolab Side-Window Quartz Optical Electrochemical Cell is designed for in situ optical monitoring, photo-electrochemical studies, and corrosive electrolyte systems. Available in PTFE and all-PTFE versions, it supports standard three-electrode configurations and can be used in sealed or non-sealed modes.

PTFE Material Advantages

• High temperature resistance: continuous use at 200–260°C
• Low temperature flexibility down to -100°C
• Excellent chemical resistance to acids, bases, and organic solvents
• Outstanding weatherability and long-term aging resistance
• Ultra-low friction (coefficient ≈ 0.04) for improved sealing
• Non-stick surface with minimal adsorption
• Non-toxic and physiologically inert
• Excellent electrical insulation – ideal Class C material

Product Versions

• PTFE Non-Sealed Optical Cell – Open design for routine optical electrochemistry, UV-Vis monitoring, and method development.
• PTFE Sealed Optical Cell – Gas-tight design with dedicated gas ports for CO₂RR, air-sensitive reactions, and operando optical studies.

Available Volumes

Both versions are available in: 50 mL, 100 mL, 150 mL, 200 mL, 300 mL, 500 mL. Custom volumes available upon request.

Assembly Instructions

Quartz-Window Electrochemical Cell:

1. Components: Quartz window, sealing O-rings, sealing plugs, PTFE cap, PTFE/glass body
2. Insert electrodes and gas tubes through the cap
3. Use sealing nuts to compress the O-rings on each port and tighten
4. Install the large sealing ring on the body and secure it to the cap groove
5. Cell is ready for three-electrode configuration

All-PTFE Quartz-Window Electrochemical Cell:

1. Components: PTFE optical window, sealing O-rings, sealing plugs, PTFE cap, PTFE cell body
2. Insert electrodes and gas tubes into the ports
3. Secure the ports with sealing nuts, pressing the O-rings tightly
4. Attach the main sealing ring on the cell body, then snap it into the PTFE cap groove
5. Installation complete – ready for standard three-electrode experiments

Typical Applications

• Photo-electrochemical (PEC) experiments
• UV-Vis coupled optical electrochemistry
• CO₂ reduction studies (sealed version)
• Corrosive electrolyte systems
• Catalyst screening under illumination
• Mechanistic electrochemical studies

Customization Options

• Custom window size or position
• Quartz thickness upgrade
• Additional gas or sampling ports
• PEEK / PTFE electrode holders
• High-temperature PTFE variants
• Integrated light guide interface