| abstract |
A microreactor ( 10 ) for investigation of material reactions and properties includes a core body ( 12 ) defining a chamber ( 22 ) adapted to contain one or more sample materials and having a fluid passageway ( 52 ) from the chamber to the exterior of the core body. The chamber is in fluid communication with an external manifold ( 50 ) whereby gases, liquids or fluids can be injected and their activities can be controlled externally from ambient conditions to 400 degrees Celsius and 4,500 psi. Transparent windows ( 30 a , 30 b ) in the core body permit continuous visual access to the chamber, allow direct probe beam interaction with sample during a reaction or observation, and external detection of the probe beam to investigate in situ reaction processes. |