Glass Construction

• Material: Typically made from high-quality borosilicate glass (e.g., Pyrex), which provides good resistance to thermal shock and chemical corrosion.
• Transparency: Allows for visual monitoring of the reaction process.

Reactor Vessel

• Design: Consists of a single-layer glass vessel where the chemical reactions take place. The vessel may have a round-bottom or flat-bottom design depending on the specific application.
• Capacity: Available in various sizes, ranging from small-scale laboratory units to larger batch sizes.

Agitation

• Stirring Mechanism: Usually equipped with a mechanical stirrer or magnetic stirrer to ensure thorough mixing of reactants. The stirring mechanism is often driven by an external motor.

Ports and Connections

• Inlet/Outlet Ports: For adding reactants, removing products, and sampling. Ports are usually fitted with ground glass joints or other sealing mechanisms.
• Sampling Port: Allows for periodic sampling of the reaction mixture without opening the reactor.

Sealing and Closure

• Lid/Cover: The reactor is typically sealed with a glass or metal lid that can include additional features such as inlet and outlet ports, sampling ports, and a pressure-relief valve.

Temperature Control (Optional)

• Heating: Some models may be equipped with a heating mantle or external heating element for temperature control. However, precise temperature control is less common in single-layer reactors compared to jacketed or more advanced reactors.