The Ossila Electrochemical Cell with Luggin Capillary (C2012B1) is a three-electrode glass cell fitted with a Luggin capillary, also called a Luggin probe, that holds the reference electrode. Because the curved capillary brings the reference electrode bridge close to the working electrode, uncompensated solution resistance between the two is reduced and potential readings become more accurate.
A Luggin capillary is a small electrolyte-filled tube in which the reference electrode sits. Its salt bridge tip lets ions pass while keeping the reference solution apart from the bulk electrolyte. The cell also has a gas inlet with a bubble filter, so inert gases can be introduced without gas shock or bubbling in the solution.
The 50 ml glass body is closed by a screw-fit PTFE lid with POM feedthroughs providing three electrode inlets, a detachable gas bubbler inlet, a gas outlet and a moveable Luggin pocket bridge. Electrode ports are 6.5 mm in diameter and gas inlets 3 mm. Note that the curved salt bridge tip may deteriorate in strongly acidic or basic electrolytes; in such cases, using the reference electrode directly without the Luggin capillary is recommended.
- Three-electrode electrochemical measurements requiring accurate control of working electrode potential.
- Experiments where uncompensated solution resistance between working and reference electrodes must be minimised.
- Electrochemical work under inert gas, purged through the filtered gas inlet without disturbing the solution.
- Measurements with aqueous AgCl or non-aqueous Ag/Ag+ reference electrodes held in the Luggin capillary.
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- Product code: C2012B1
- Product code: C2012B1
- Volume: 50 ml
- Body material: Glass
- Lid material: PTFE
- Electrode ports: 6.5 mm diameter
- Gas inlets: 3 mm diameter
- Lid feedthroughs: POM (3 electrode inlets, detachable gas bubbler inlet & gas outlet)
- Internal seal: 52 mm OD (3 mm Dia cross section)
- Included: Gas bubbler x 1, Luggin capillary x 1, cell electrode inlet screw in adapter x 3, cell gas inlet screw in adapter flat x 2
- Accessories: 1m potentiostat PTFE tubing, PTFE white tape x1, electrode inlet blank x 1, PTFE rod 6.2 mm stopper x 3, PTFE rod 3 mm stopper x 2, rubber O-rings OD 10 mm and 5.5 mm
The curved salt bridge tip of the Luggin capillary may deteriorate in strong acid or basic electrolytes. Under these conditions, use the reference electrode directly without the Luggin capillary.
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