Praying Mantis™ Diffuse Reflection Catalysis Package, 110V - DRK-5-XXX

The Praying Mantis™ was the first generally available diffuse reflection (DRIFTS) attachment and remains the forerunner in the field. It is a highly efficient diffuse collection system that minimizes the detection of the specular component. Ellipsoids pivot to provide easy access to the sampling area and incorporates to 6:1, 90° off-axis ellipsoids which form a highly efficient diffuse reflection illumination and collection system. This unique configuration deflects the specular reflectance away from the collecting ellipsoid, minimizing the associated spectral distortions. The Praying Mantis™ also can be configured to study materials and reactions in controlled environments with the appropriate diffuse reflectance reaction chamber. Praying Mantis™ applications include easy and reliable diffuse reflection analysis of solids and powders by FT-IR and UV-VIS spectroscopy and analysis of catalysts and other powders in a temperature and/or pressure controlled environment.

Features

• Highly efficient collection system.
• Minimizes the detection of the specular component.
• Ellipsoids pivot to provide easy access to the sampling area.
• Allows easy attachment of reaction chambers.
• Several models offered for compatibility with a wide range of FTIR and UV-VIS spectrometers.
• Harrick's exclusive PermaPerge™ allows rapid exchange with minimal interruption of the system purge.
• Optional references for FTIR and UV-VIS studies.

Includes

• Praying Mantis:
  • Cart with two mounted alignment mirrors.
  • 10mm diameter diffuse reflectance sampling cup (0.25ml volume).
  • 3mm diameter adjustable microsampling cup (0.03ml volume) with funnel.
  • Mating hardware for the specified FTIR or UV-VIS spectrometer.
• Praying Mantis Kit:
  • Praying Mantis.
  • High Temperature, Low Pressure Reaction Chamber with SiO₂ or ZnSe windows.
  • Temperature Controller with USB to RS-485 adapter for computer control.

Technical Info

Download Praying Mantis™ Data Sheet (pdf)

Download Praying Mantis™ Catalysis Research Package Data Sheet (pdf)

Praying Mantis Video Tutorial

Download Praying Mantis™ Application Notes:

• Elucidating Novel Reactivity of Ni²⁺ in an Air Sensitive Metal Organic Framework with Variable Temperature and Low Pressure Diffuse Reflectance UV-Vis-NIR Spectroscopy
• Low Temperature Analysis of Kaolin Clay using Diffuse Reflectance
• An Investigation of Drying Clay Using Diffuse Reflectance
• UV-Vis Diffuse Reflection Spectroscopy of Thermochromic Materials
• Methanol conversion over TiO₂ supported oxomolybdate catalysts. An In Situ Raman spectroscopic study