The cuvette-type quartz spectroelectrochemical cell is an absolutely sealed three-electrode cell in the standard 12 × 12 mm cuvette format. The electrodes plug into socket connections inside the lid; the cell is completely isolated from the outside and oxygen is removed through the gas inlet/outlet.

The body is one-piece quartz, transparent on four sides, with transmittance above 95% (manufacturer data). Outer dimensions are 12 × 12 × 53 mm, inner 10 × 10 mm, and the working volume is about 3.5 mL. The lid is PEEK with an external thread. The working electrode is 3 mm glassy carbon and can be replaced by a 3 mm gold, platinum or other disk electrode on request. Reference and counter electrodes are platinum wire (manufacturer data).

In the absolutely sealed cell the electrodes plug into socket (jack) connections inside the lid, isolating the system completely from the outside. With valves fitted, the cell can be evacuated (below −100 kPa) or operated under slight pressure (max. 0.5 MPa, manufacturer data). The electrodes are made to fit this cell and must be ordered together with it.

Quartz (fused silica) transmits light from about 190 nm up to the near infrared, while borosilicate glass largely blocks UV light below about 320 nm. Quartz is therefore used for UV-Vis spectroelectrochemistry and photoelectrochemical work with UV light. Quartz is not resistant to hydrofluoric acid (HF).

Key Features

Absolutely sealed 12 × 12 mm cell fits standard cuvette holders
Three socket-connected electrodes, gas inlet/outlet
Working volume about 3.5 mL
One-piece quartz, transparent on four sides
Fits 3 mm disk working electrodes

Technical Specifications

Cell type	Cuvette-type, absolutely sealed spectroelectrochemical cell
Body	Quartz, one piece
Dimensions	Outer 12 × 12 × 53 mm; inner 10 × 10 mm
Volume	About 3.5 mL
Lid	PEEK, external thread
Electrodes	Working: 3 mm glassy carbon; reference and counter: Pt wire (manufacturer data)
Not included	Electrodes (sold separately)

Electrodes and membranes shown in the photos are for illustration only and are not included in the price. Compatible reference, counter and working electrodes and membranes are available in the Electrodes category of our site.

For volumes, dimensions or port layouts other than those listed, you can request a custom-made quotation through the Quotation Form.