Bottom mount electrochemical cell setup

This is a stationary solution voltammetry cell for measurements of a thin film deposited on flat substrate. The sample is loaded from the bottom via magnetic (or screw) mount, while counter or/and reference electrodes are mounted in a top casing (either 2-, or 3-electrode setup). The cell elements are constructed with materials that are inert to the sample (glass and PEEK). It well fits aqueous (FKM/EPDM O-Rings) and organic solvent (FFKM O-Rings) electrolyte requirements. The construction is gas-tight and can be used when the removal and exclusion of contaminants such as oxygen and water is required by bubbling of an inert gas through the electrolyte. 

Application note:
The reference electrode tip should be placed close to the bottom of the chamber (3-5 mm), where the working electrode is exposed to the electrolyte. This will ensure a negligible potential drop throughout the electrolyte solution for low-current experiment. Various auxiliary electrodes are suitable for this cell including metal wire and metal foil electrodes as well as graphite rod. The bubbling of gas through the solution must be stopped prior to experiment.

Specification:
nominal exposure area: 1 cm²
minimum electrolyte volume: 2.5 mL
maximum electrolyte volume: 15 mL
electrode plug diameter: 6 mm
minimum substrate size: 17 mm x 25 mm
recommended substrate size: 25 mm x 25 mm
maximum substrate thickness: 3 mm

Setup includes:
1 x Bottom Magnetic Mount Electrochemical Cell – BMM EC 15 mL (or Bottom Mount Electrochemical Cell – BM EC 15 mL)
1 x Metal Wire Auxiliary Electrode - 50HX15 0.6/250 mm (Platinum)
1 x Reference electrode (aqueous Ag/AgCl or non-aqueous Ag/AgCl)