The new PHOTOCHIP™ high power LED photoreactor module from Uniqsis provides chemists with a benchmark tool to run photochemical reactions with highly efficient mixing and accurately controlled temperature.
The PHOTOCHIP™ is an easy-to-use device – design optimised to perform photochemical reactions in the complete range of Uniqsis Glass Static Mixer (GSM) reactor blocks, also known as GSM chip reactors.
PHOTOCHIP™ GSM photoflow reactor with power supply (courtesy : Uniqsis)
Accommodating either one large format or two compact format Uniqsis GSMs – chemists can choose a PHOTOCHIP™ module operating at a wavelength (365nm, 385nm, 420nm, 450nm, 460nm or 525nm) to match the excitation wavelength of their desired photochemistry.
The high-power LEDs used in the PHOTOCHIP™ module require liquid cooling and, where the reaction temperature is close to room temperature, either a cold-water supply, or a recirculating system can control both the reactor and LED temperatures by connecting the respective cooling circuits in series.
Each PHOTOCHIP™ module has an interlock which prevents exposure to high intensity light by cutting power to the LEDs if any attempt is made to remove the light unit whilst switched ‘on’. A thermal switch protects the LEDs if they are powered without adequate cooling.
For more information visit www.uniqsis.com/paProductsDetail.aspx?ID=PHOTOCHIP or contact Uniqsis on +44-1223-942004 / [email protected].
Since 2007, Uniqsis has specialised in the design and supply of mesoscale continuous flow chemistry systems for a wide range of applications in chemical and pharmaceutical research. The company’s aim is to make flow chemistry easily accessible to both novices and experienced users.
