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Parr 5 gallon pressure reactor
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The Parr 5-gal pressure reactor (#4555) is fitted with a 120 in/lb magnetic stirrer (3/4 HP variable speed motor), external valves and fittings of T316SS, 0-1000 PSI gauge, double valve assembly with dip tube, gas release valve, and thermowell.  The reactor as two different types of stirring options available:  Turbine type impellers and anchor stirrers with wiper blades.  The reactor can be cooled (10oC) or heated (350oC max) with the three zone aluminum block heaters using the PID temperature control.  Equipment be adapted to several different synthetic applications or methods.  Past runs have included:  hydrogenation of estolides and new crop oils.

 

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