Raman Spectroelectrochemistry with Metrohm Autolab
Synchronize structural and electrochemical insights in real time with Metrohm Autolab’s EC–Raman solutions
Hyphenated Metrohm Raman spectroelectrochemistry solution synchronizes electrochemical measurements with in situ Raman spectral acquisition, providing simultaneous structural and functional insights into your materials during operation.
Key Benefits of Metrohm Autolab EC–Raman Solutions:
Versatility, Flexibility and Ease of use
- Two independent instruments for electrochemistry and spectroscopy, usable as hyphenated or stand-alone solutions
- Freedom to choose the electrochemical instrument and spectrometer that best suit your needs
- Intuitive and precise synchronization between the potentiostat and Raman spectrometer
- The electrochemical measurement (i.e. CV, LSV or Chrono) with Raman spectra collected at user-defined time intervals or applied potentials/currents
- Ready-to-use, editable EC-Raman spectroelectrochemistry procedures in NOVA and INTELLO software
- BWSpec software for extended optical data analysis
- Dynamic interface of VIONIC can be switched off to avoid optical interference with the light source
- Outstanding local Metrohm support for configuring, using, and troubleshooting the complete hyphenated solution
Metrohm BW-Tek Raman spectrometers
Metrohm B&W Tek Raman laboratory systems serve a variety of industries and applications featuring a unique combination of wide spectral coverage and high resolution. The fiber optic probe is designed to be versatile and compatible with a variety of accessories making them ideal for simultaneous Electrochemistry and Raman measurements from material research applications in batteries and electrocatalysis to corrosion, sensors or art restauration. The B&W Tek Raman instruments can be synchronized with Metrohm Autolab potentiostat/galvanostat controlled by the NOVA or INTELLO software.
Raman NxG with 532 nm, 785 nm and 1064 nm lasers
- Next generation laboratory Raman spectrometer with fiber-optic sampling probe
- High-quantum-efficiency 2048 pixel TE cooled CCD array detector
- Spectral ranges:
150–3400 cm⁻¹ (532)100–3350 cm⁻¹ (785S)
100–2800 cm⁻¹ (785H)
100-2500 cm⁻¹ (1064)
- Low-noise, high-throughput
- Able to measure rapid processes with high sensitivity in real-time
i-Raman Plus 785S, 785H (785 nm) and 532H (532 nm)
- Portable, high precision research-grade Raman system
- High-quantum-efficiency CCD array detector with TE cooling and high dynamic range
- Ultra-low noise, even with integration times up to 30 minutes—ideal for detecting weak Raman signals
- Wide spectral range
- 65–3350 cm⁻¹ (785S)
- 65–2800 cm⁻¹ (785H)
- 65–3400 cm⁻¹ (532H)
- Compact design, low power use, and easy sampling with fiber probe
- Compatible with: cuvette holder, video microscope, XYZ positioning stage with a probe holder
- Software packages: BWIQ® (multivariate analysis) and BWID® (material identification)
i-Raman EX (1064 nm)
- Portable, high precision research-grade Raman system
- Patented CleanLaze® laser with 1,064 nm laser excitation
- High-sensitivity InGaAs array detector with deep TE cooling
- High signal-to-noise ratio without inducing autofluorescence
- Spectral range:100–2500 cm⁻¹
- Compact design, low power use
- Software packages: BWIQ® (multivariate analysis) and BWID® (material identification)
- Ideal for measuring a wide range of natural products, biological samples (such as cell cultures), and coloured samples
Metrohm Autolab potentiostats/galvanostats compatible with BW-Tek Raman spectrometers
Explore our electrochemical workstations, from modular systems to compact benchtop models, which are compatible with BW-Tek Raman spectrometers. The control of the potentiostat, spectrometer and the laser, the parameter settings and well as the data acquisition of both electrochemical and optical measurements are in the powerful NOVA and INTELLO software.
VIONIC powered by INTELLO
- Single channel, all-in-one potentiostat/galvanostat
- Dual-mode compliance voltage: ± 10 V / ± 50 V
- Maximum current: ± 6 A
- Maximum EIS frequency: 10 MHz
- Analog scan and computer-free operation with internal memory
- Switchable floating
Autolab Modular line: AUT302N
- Single channel modular potentiostat/galvanostat
- Highest versatility, upgradeable with up to 11 optional modules
- Compliance voltage: ± 30 V
- Maximum current: ± 2 A or ± 20 A with optional Booster20A
- EIS: 1 MHz, optional or 10 MHz with ECI10M, optional
- Analog and Digital I/O for external control
Autolab Compact line: AUT204 and Autolab IMP
- Single channel potentiostat/galvanostat
- Space saving compact solution
- Compliance voltage: ± 20 V (AUT204) and ± 10 V (Autolab IMP)
- Maximum current: ± 400 mA, ± 10 A with optional Booster10A (AUT204) and ± 100 mA (Autolab IMP)
- EIS: 1 MHz, standard for Autolab IMP, optional for AUT204
- Analog and Digital I/O for external control
Autolab Multi-channel line: M204/M101
- Multi-channel potentiostat/galvanostats
- Maximum throughput with versatility
- Compliance voltage: ± 20 V (M204) and ± 10 V (M101)
- Maximum current: ± 400 mA (M204) and ± 100 mA (M101)
- Maximum current up to ± 10 A with Booster10A (M204)
- EIS: 1 MHz, optional
- Analog and Digital I/O for external control
Accessories for the Metrohm EC-Raman Spectroelectrochemical setups
A wide range of EC-Raman specific accessories are available for your applications. Please contact your local Metrohm support center to discuss any specific experimental needs you might have.
EC-Raman spectroelectrochemical cell
- Complete cell built with chemical resistant PEEK material, with Pt counter and Ag/AgCl reference electrode
- Microscope-compatible (≥3.5 mm focal distance)
- Designed for working electrodes with shaft diameter of 10 mm such as the Metrohm Autolab 3 mm disk electrodes (GC, Pt, Au or Ag, ref. 6.09395.0x4, ordered separately)
BAC150B EC-Raman sampling accessory
- Holder for B&W Tek’s fiber Raman probe
- Precise XY and Z (optical focus) axis adjustments:
- XY: ±8 mm from center, 10 µm resolution
- Z: max 90 mm, 5 µm resolution
- Compatible with B&W Tek Raman Systems
BAC151C EC-Raman video microsampling system
- Compact Raman microscope compatible with the Metrohm B&W Tek Raman systems
- Standard for 532 nm, 785 nm, 1064 nm
- Dual-laser-wavelength port (optional, 532/785 nm)
- Coarse and fine XYZ adjustments with video camera for sample viewing
- Compatible with standard objectives: 10x, 20x, 50x, 100x
Details about hyphenated EC-Raman package and the instruments, contact our local experts for tailored recommendations based on your application.
Complete solutions: Metrohm EC-Raman Spectroelectrochemical setups
Metrohm delivers complete EC–Raman spectroelectrochemical solutions: no complicated setups, no worries about synchronizing measurements, no training burden, just fast, reliable performance.
These solutions feature instrumentation from Metrohm Autolab and B&W Tek with the option to add a customized cell or other accessories for your specific application: Electrocatalysis, battery materials, corrosion or (bio-)sensors.
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