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Appendix C: Open Vessel Reactions
Appendix C: Open Vessel Reactions
Vessel Components
For a list of parts and part numbers, visit our website at www.cem.com. A list of parts can be found on the
“Products” page under “MARS 6 Synthesis”.
Operating Parameters
Open Vessel
Minimum Ramp Time 5 min
Minimum Volume 100 mL
Maximum Working Volume 70% of round bottom ask
Recommended Stir Bar Teon coated
Vessel 250 mL to 5 L Standard Round Bottom
Maximum Hold Time 30 min
Maximum Control Temperature 300 ºC
Maximum Operating Pressure N/A
Temperature Control Type Fiber Optic probe
Power
100 mL - 500 mL: 500 W
500 mL - 1.5 L: 1000 W
1.5 L - 3.5 L: 1800 W
Thermowell Not necessary. Can purchase optional Glass or PFA
Ideal Chemistry Organic, inorganic, materials research or teaching laboratories
The minimum cavity load for low, medium and high microwaving absorbing solvents is 100 mL. Contact CEM
Corporation before using any low absorbing solvents. See “Important Safeguards” for details.