MTS 740 with Solartron Analytical 1260 FRA

BT-710 Cell Head for In-Plane Membrane Conductivity Measurements

MTS-740 Membrane Test System

Name: MTS-740 Membrane Test System
Brand: Scribner Associates
SKU: MTS-740

Reference: MTS-740 - Manufacturer: Scribner Associates

The 740 Membrane Test System is ideally suited for development of new ionomers and solid electrolytes. It offers rapid and accurate measurement of the through-thickness membrane resistance and conductivity as a function of temperature, humidity level and pressure.

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The 740 Membrane Test System eliminates the time-consuming approach of catalyzing a membrane and assembling a fuel cell to evaluate the ionomer performance.Membrane Test System

- Scribner offers two compatible Frequency Response Analyzers for the 740 Membrane Test System: Solartron Analytical 1260 FRA and PSM1735 FRA from Newton’s4th.
- Uses bare (non-catalyzed) membranes
- Small sample size 6 mm x 30 mm
- Spring-loaded sample compression – easy, repeatable sample loading up to 400 PSI (2.76 MPa)
- Rapidly characterize samples over wide temperature & RH
- Robust method – accurate, repeatable & reliable
- Custom MTS4 Software for complete measurement process control and data acquisition
- CorrWare®, ZPlot® , MultiStat®, ZPlot·Lab™ & ZView® software for measurement and analysis of sample impedance
- Wet and dry gas mixing for accurate and precise RH control and rapid RH cycling
- Test chamber backpressure control, condenser and collection tank for high-temperature operation
- In-situ sample temperature and dewpoint measurement for real-time RH monitoring
- Control and monitoring of multiple process temperatures
- Rapid, easy cell assembly with accurate and repeatable sample compression
- Multiple alarms for safe operation
- Cell lock-feature for safe operation at elevated temperature, pressure and H2 gas
- Automatic shutdown and N2 purge on alarm condition
- Detailed cell assembly instructions and data analysis procedure
- Native USB interface to PC for easy set-up

Specification:	Details
Gas and Humidification System:
Humidifier:	316 SS material, designed for 100% gas saturation, auto water fill
Mass Flow Control:	Two; Wet and Dry, 0 - 500 sccm each (allows variable wet gas % and RH control)
Sample Gas Selector:	Selects N₂ or H₂/other
Gas Pressure Switches:	Two; N₂ and H₂/other
Gas Dewpoint Meter:	One, capacitance-type sensor in sample chamber
Measurable Dewpoint:	0 to 100 °C
Set and Report Accuracy:	+0.25% of span, +1 least significant digit
Set and Report Resolution:	0.1 ⁰ C
Sensor Type:	Thermocouples, Type T
Temperature (max)	180 °C (chamber, sample), 120 °C (humidifier), 130 °C (gas transfer line)
Sample Chamber:
Open/Close Mechanism:	Threaded, screw-in cell head with integrated electrodes and locking-pin
Electrode Clamp Mechanism:	Mechanical, spring-loaded, integrated with cell head
Electrodes:	Platinum, proprietary four-terminal design (U.S. Patent No. 7,652,479)
Temperature Range:	Ambient to 180 °C
Pressure Range:	Ambient to 30 PSIG (207 kPa)
Post-Chamber Gas Flow Path:	Heat exchanger, condensate collection tank, precision manual back pressure regulator, vent port
Electrochemical Interface and Impedance Measurement:	User-supplied Impedance Analyzer (Solartron Analytical 1260 FRA or Newtons4th PSM 1735 + IAI Interface recommended)
	MTS4 software works with CorrWare^®, ZPlot^®, MuItiStat^™ and ZPlot-Lab^™ and direct control of Newtons4th FRA
Physical and Environment:
Operating Temperature:	15 - 35 ⁰C
Power Source:	100 - 120 VAC; 50/60 Hz
Size, cm (in.):	46 H x 28 W x 48 D (18 x 11 x 19); excluding installed cell head
Software inputs for each experiment:	Chamber, humidifier and gas transfer line temperature set point; Pre-treatment (equilibration) time; Total gas flow rate, Wet gas %, Gas type (H₂other or N₂), and Back pressure (manually set)
Number of steps per experiment:	Up to 100
Live Data Display:	Sample temperature and dewpoint, RH value (calculated from dewpoint and sample temperature), Wet and dry gas mass flow rates, Measured impedance for a single frequency from ZPIot^®, remaining step time
Data File Format:	Tab delimited ASCII file. Contains time, total flow, wet and dry flow, % wet, temperatures (dewpoint, sample, chamber, humidifier, gas transfer line), RH, pressure, gas type ZPIot® impedance data saved as standard *.z file compatible with ZView™.
	CorrWare, ZPlot, MultiStat, ZPlot•Lab & ZView are trademarks of Scribner Associates, Inc. Nafion^® is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.

Products	Description
BT-710 Cell Head	Cell head for in-plane membrane conductivity measurements with the 740 Membrane Test System and a benchtop potentiostat
Gas Mixing	Gas mixing for reformate simulation or impurities/poisons studies