Introducing the new ChemiSorb Auto: Essential chemisorption, ultimate value

In catalyst development and quality control, precise data isn’t optional, it’s essential. Without reliable measurement of active surface sites and catalytic properties, your catalyst performance suffers – bringing lower activity, higher variability, and rising costs from inefficient processes.

Too often, labs are forced to make concessions to get this data. High-end automation is often out of reach; researchers rely on manual systems or patch together workflows to achieve it.

ChemiThat changes now. Our new ChemiSorb Auto redefines efficiency, precision, and simplicity in chemisorption analysis, delivering fundamental chemisorption in a compact and affordable system.

Last month, our experts gathered to introduce the ChemiSorb Auto at an exclusive launch webinar. Here are our notes from the forefront of accessible catalyst characterization.

Key takeaways

• Catalysis research requires rigorous measurements, but researchers often face trade-offs between cost, complexity, and reliability.
• With the new ChemiSorb Auto from Micromeritics, you don’t have to compromise: get precision, simplicity, and affordability in one compact, automated system.
• The ChemiSorb Auto’s minimal void volume enables near-instantaneous detector response for accurate temperature profiles, with repeatability within +/- 1%.

Welcome to chemisorption without compromise

The days of choosing between performance, simplicity, and affordability in chemisorption analysis are over. With the ChemiSorb Auto, you can achieve:

• Reliable, repeatable results. Repeatability within +/- 1% ensures accurate and dependable results across QC, catalyst screening, or R&D workflows.
• Faster, cleaner signal response. Ultra-low void volume enables near-instantaneous detector response and helps you capture precise temperature profiles with minimal lag.
• Seamless automation. Our patented gas blending valve ensures run-to-run consistency. Meanwhile, the instrument’s automated workflow software eliminates manual steps and reduces operator error.
• Smart software, for simpler analysis. Our MicroActive software enables seamless data reduction and automatic peak integration, helping you interpret results faster.

I always get asked, ‘What is it that you do at Micromeritics?’ And the top-level answer is: We help scientists. We provide instruments that speed their research, speed their effectiveness, and help them tackle the fundamental challenges of humanity.

Jeff Dixon, Sales Specialist, AMEC, Malvern Panalytical

Built for the demands of busy catalyst labs

After a brief introduction to the ChemiSorb Auto, the webinar turned to what matters most: what it measures, how it works, and who it will help.

Jeff Dixon, Sales Specialist for AMEC at Malvern Panalytical, and Jason Exley, Product Manager at Micromeritics, took us on a walk through the instrument’s hardware design and real-world applications across industrial and research environments.

As Jason explained, the ChemiSorb Auto performs all the fundamental measurements that catalyst manufacturers rely on:

• Temperature-programmed reduction (TPR)
• Temperature-programmed desorption (TPD)
• Temperature-programmed oxidation (TPO)
• Pulse chemisorption

These measurements are all fully automated and intuitive to operate, enabling a simplified workflow at an accessible price point.

This is ideal for busy labs that need to qualify catalysts quickly, delivering fast to their customers without sacrificing catalyst quality, enabling them to collect accurate, reproducible data without the unnecessary overhead.

The ChemiSorb Auto is going to benefit customers working in fundamental chemisorption experiments. For our customers that are qualifying catalysts to get out of the door to their customers, this will fit nicely into their labs.

Jason Exley, Product Manager, Micromeritics

Automated simplicity, for accelerated results

Next, Malvern Panalytical Application Scientist Phong Vuong demonstrated how easy it is to get started with the ChemiSorb Auto, from stress-free sample loading to the options available for moisture control.

Phong also highlighted how our MicroActive software makes data interpretation quick and easy. To show the potential applications for this in research, Application Scientist Simon Yunes gave a detailed breakdown of key reactions conducted using catalysts characterized by the instrument, specifically related to the management and usage of captured CO₂:

1. First, the Sabatier reaction: reducing CO2 with H2 using nickel and copper oxide catalysts. With TPR, you gain important information about the stabilization of the active species on the support, which is critical for ensuring the longevity of your catalyst.
2. The same nickel and copper oxide catalysts will be regenerated between reaction cycles. With TPO, you can study the effectiveness of the regeneration process.
3. MTO (methanol to olefins) reactions promoted by zeolite catalysts. Ammonia TPD effectively analyzes the acidity of the zeolite.

The message is clear: The ChemiSorb Auto delivers simple, reliable chemisorption analysis that fits seamlessly into even the busiest workflow, helping you move faster and hit your target. Plus, it comes with the support of our worldwide team of service engineers, all trained in the latest tools, technology, and tactics for overcoming process challenges.

Stop compromising. Discover the ChemiSorb Auto today

The ChemiSorb Auto sets a new standard in catalyst characterization. It delivers the precision you need with the ease-of-use and automation capabilities your lab has been waiting for, in a compact and affordable system that fits seamlessly into your processes.

Want to find out more about the instrument? Download the brochure now.

Ready to take the next step in accelerating your processes? Get in touch with our sales team today.