Fixed Bed Catalysis (CRE-3303) is designed to demonstrate catalytic chemical reactions using a fixed-bed reactor system. The unit enables the breakdown reaction of dissolved saccharose into glucose and fructose. A saccharose solution is pumped into the reactor through a peristaltic pump, where the catalyst forms a permanent fixed bed. The system includes three reactors for catalyst comparison and a controlled heating water circuit to investigate the effect of temperature on the reaction. A specially designed photometer is available for measuring the glucose content of the product, with optional software-based data evaluation on a PC.

Key Features

• Investigation of catalytic reactions
• 3 reactors for comparison of various fixed bed catalysis
• Peristaltic pump with adjustable speed to transport the reactant into the reactors
• Regulated heating circuit with water tank, heater and pump to regulate the reactor temperatures
• 1 scaled container for reactant and product respectively
• Photometer for analysis of the product (optional)