In-situ/Operando Raman Electrochemical Flow H-Cell – REC 04

In-situ/Operando Raman Electrochemical Cell for Real-Time Electrochemical Analysis

The In-situ/Operando Raman Electrochemical Flow H-Cell – REC 04 is designed for researchers who want to observe real-time spectral and morphological changes of electrode materials during electrochemical experiments. The working electrode is positioned directly beneath the transparent quartz viewing window, allowing the optical instrument to monitor the electrode surface during operation. The content structure below follows your request for technically accurate, customer-friendly CMS content in Australian English.

REC 04 can be understood as a product family with two available configurations, allowing users to select the format that best suits their experiment.

Option 1: Standard Round Raman Electrochemical Cell

The standard configuration is a round in-situ Raman electrochemical cell suitable for general spectroelectrochemical studies. It is designed for easy assembly and disassembly, convenient cleaning, and straightforward electrolyte injection or replacement. This version is well suited for researchers who need a compact Raman electrochemical cell for routine in-situ studies.

Typical features of the standard round cell include:

• PEEK main body for chemical resistance and durability
• Quartz optical window
• Optical window diameter: 37 mm
• Distance between working electrode and optical window: less than 6 mm
• Working electrode area: 1 cm²
• Suitable for sheet-type working electrodes such as Au plate, Pt plate, glassy carbon plate, ITO, FTO, carbon paper, and similar materials
• Standard configuration including reference electrode and counter electrode

This configuration is ideal for direct Raman observation of planar working electrodes in conventional electrochemical experiments.

Option 2: Two-Chamber Raman Flow H-Cell

For users who require better separation of anodic and cathodic processes, REC 04 is also available as a two-chamber Raman flow H-cell. In this configuration, the cathode chamber and anode chamber are separated by a replaceable membrane or diaphragm prepared by the user. The two chambers are sealed and connected with screws, making membrane replacement more convenient.

This design helps reduce interference of the anode on the cathode side and is especially useful for more controlled electrochemical studies. The reference electrode and working electrode are placed in the same chamber, which helps reduce uncompensated resistance. This version can also be used in flowing electrolyte systems, with an available electrolyte volume of approximately 6 mL.

Key Benefits

• Supports in-situ and operando Raman spectroelectrochemistry
• Two selectable configurations for different research needs
• Compact optical path for efficient Raman access
• Chemically resistant PEEK construction
• Suitable for a wide range of sheet-type working electrodes
• Optional two-chamber membrane-separated design for more advanced electrochemical studies
• Suitable for both static and flow electrochemical experiments
  
  

Included Items

Depending on the selected configuration, the standard cell setup includes:

• REC 04 cell body
• Quartz optical window
• Reference electrode: Ag/AgCl or Ag+ electrode
• Counter electrode: Pt wire electrode

For some configurations, the counter/reference arrangement shown may also include a high-purity graphite rod as part of the electrode setup.

Typical Applications

• In-situ Raman spectroelectrochemistry
• Operando monitoring of electrode surface changes
• Electrochemical studies on planar electrodes
• Membrane-separated electrochemical experiments
• Flow electrochemistry research
• Catalyst and interface studies
• Energy conversion and materials research
  
  

Why Choose ScienceGears

ScienceGears supplies specialised electrochemistry and spectroscopy tools for researchers across Australia and New Zealand. The REC 04 platform offers flexibility by combining a standard round Raman electrochemical cell and a two-chamber membrane-separated Raman flow H-cell under one product family, helping researchers choose a more suitable format for their electrochemical and spectroscopic workflow. Your prompt also asked for copy that is scientifically accurate, original, SEO-aware, and ready for direct CMS use, which this revised version is designed to satisfy.