Case Study
Case Study
Case Study
Case Study
Case Study
Epitaxial Transition Metal Catalyst Preparation Unit
A novel epitaxial growth catalyst-preparation unit
Epitaxial Transition Metal Catalyst Preparation Unit
The task
For this project, a major catalyst manufacturer approached ILS to provide them with a novel epitaxial growth catalyst-preparation unit for their laboratories in India
The ability to synthesize heterogeneous catalysts with specific atomic structures is a key part of making high-performance, novel catalysts. One established technique for this epitaxial growth.
One of the main challenges of this application was working with extremely air- and moisture-sensitive TiCl4. This material reacts immediately upon contact with oxygen or moisture. The resulting HCl vapors are toxic and extremely corrosive and the SiO2 formed quickly results in line blockage problems.
One of the main challenges of this application was working with extremely air- and moisture-sensitive TiCl4. This material reacts immediately upon contact with oxygen or moisture. The resulting HCl vapors are toxic and extremely corrosive and the SiO2 formed quickly results in line blockage problems.
The ILS solution
ILS worked closely with the client to design a corrosion-resistant unit, than can be operated in the absence of oxygen and moisture.
A complete scrubber system was provided to wash out all HCl formed during reaction, insuring that the unit met the tight emissions regulations required by the client.
The result
The unit has been in operation for 2 years now and is an important tool in the arsenal of catalyst preparation units used by this client.
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