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SFT Phase Monitor II is an analytical tool for determining the solubility of various compounds and mixtures of components in subcritical and supercritical fluids. It provides direct, visual observation of materials under conditions that may be controlled precisely by by the researcher. Experiments may be performed in liquid or supercritical carbon dioxide or in other compressed gases. Additionally, the effect of co-solution on the solubility of compounds of interest in supercritical carbon dioxide can be investigated with this instrument. 

(originally appeared in Laboratory Equipment magazine, February 2003)

The SFT-250 system, designed to perform reactions in a supercritical fluid media, was engineered to meet the day-to-day rigors of the research lab and may be used for small scale pilot processing. It is easy to operate and modify for evolving applications. The system's high-pressure stainless steel vessel may be used to run reactions in a supercritical fluid at pressures up to 10,000 psi. It accommodates pressure vessels up to 4 liters in size. The reaction vessel has several ports for the introduction of reagents, reactive intermediates, or solvents. Additional ports can be included with the vessel to accommodate analytical probes for monitoring the process. 

(originally appeared in Laboratory Equipment magazine, July 2003)