{"product_id":"in-situ-infrared-spectroelectrochemical-cell-model-ec-ir1-ec-ir2","title":"In Situ Infrared Spectroelectrochemical Cell Model: EC-IR1 \/ EC-IR2","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Situ Infrared Spectroelectrochemical Cell \u003c\/strong\u003eEC-IR1 \/ EC-IR2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eH-type in situ infrared spectroelectrochemical cells with internal- and external-reflection configurations for real-time interfacial analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EC-IR1 \/ EC-IR2 are in situ infrared spectroelectrochemical cells for real-time analysis of electrode interfaces and reaction intermediates. EC-IR1 supports internal-reflection ATR-SEIRAS with an Au-coated Si working substrate and bottom magnetic stirring, while EC-IR2 supports external-reflection IRRAS with a micrometer-adjustable Ø10 mm glassy carbon electrode for precise control of the thin electrolyte layer and reflected signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal- and External-Reflection Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEC-IR1 supports internal-reflection ATR-SEIRAS, while EC-IR2 supports external-reflection IRRAS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembrane-Separated Two-Chamber Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH-type dual chambers with a replaceable membrane and independent gas inlet\/outlet ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel-Specific Interface Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEC-IR1 provides bottom magnetic stirring, while EC-IR2 uses micrometer adjustment for precise control of the thin electrolyte layer and reflected signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChamber structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-chamber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrode system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-electrode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReflection configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal reflection (EC-IR1), external reflection (EC-IR2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCell volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 20 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking electrode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAu-coated Si (EC-IR1); Ø10 mm glassy carbon (EC-IR2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounter electrode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraphite electrode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference electrode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAg\/AgCl electrode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical window material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-crystal Si (EC-IR1); Ge, ZnSe, CaF₂, or Si (EC-IR2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCell body material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePEEK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrode-Interface Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn situ monitoring of adsorbed species, surface intermediates and electrolyte interactions under potential control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrocatalytic Mechanism Studies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInvestigating reaction pathways in CO₂RR, ORR, OER, HER and other electrochemical processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalyst Surface Comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvaluating the effects of catalyst composition, crystal facets and surface modification on interfacial adsorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReflection-Mode FTIR Studies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternal-reflection ATR-SEIRAS measurements with EC-IR1 and external-reflection IRRAS measurements with EC-IR2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Selection Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC-IR1 – Internal Reflection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn internal-reflection configuration using an Au-coated single-crystal Si working electrode with bottom magnetic stirring. Recommended for surface-enhanced in situ infrared measurements of adsorbed species and reaction intermediates at the electrode–electrolyte interface. Ideal for catalyst-coated Au\/Si substrates requiring surface-sensitive detection and controlled electrolyte mixing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5705\/2832\/files\/EC-IR1_Internal-Reflection_ATR-SEIRAS_Schematic_480x480.png?v=1789368523\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC-IR1 Internal-Reflection ATR-SEIRAS Schematic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC-IR2 – External Reflection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn external-reflection configuration using a Ø10 mm glassy carbon working electrode with integrated micrometer adjustment. The working-electrode-to-optical-crystal distance can be precisely adjusted to control the infrared electrolyte-layer thickness and reflected signal intensity. Ideal for catalyst-coated glassy carbon electrodes and tunable thin-layer measurements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5705\/2832\/files\/EC-IR2_External-Reflection_IRRAS_Schematic_480x480.png?v=1789368616\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC-IR2 External-Reflection IRRAS Schematic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5705\/2832\/files\/EC-IR1_Cell_View_480x480.png?v=1789368628\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC-IR1 Cell View\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5705\/2832\/files\/EC-IR2_Cell_View_480x480.png?v=1789368647\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC-IR2 Cell View\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5705\/2832\/files\/EC-IR1_Mounted_on_VeeMAX_III_480x480.png?v=1789368657\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC-IR1 Mounted on VeeMAX III\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5705\/2832\/files\/EC-IR2_Mounted_on_VeeMAX_III_480x480.png?v=1789368673\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEC-IR2 Mounted on VeeMAX III\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequired Optical Accessory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EC-IR1 \/ EC-IR2 are designed for use with the PIKE Technologies VeeMAX III Variable Angle Specular Reflectance Accessory. Its all-reflective optical design provides adjustable incidence angles for precise beam alignment in internal- and external-reflection FTIR measurements. For ATR configurations, optical throughput can exceed 50% with a 45° ZnSe crystal, with a penetration depth of 0.4–46 µm depending on the crystal and sample. The VeeMAX III is required for operation and is sold separately. Please specify the FTIR spectrometer brand and model when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePIKE Technologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVeeMAX III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncidence angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30°–80°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessory dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW177 × D92 × H162 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5705\/2832\/files\/VeeMAX_III_480x480.png?v=1789368691\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePublished Application Example\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacet-Dependent CO Adsorption during CO₂ Electroreduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe EC-IR1 was employed for internal-reflection ATR-SEIRAS measurements of adsorbed CO intermediates on Cu films with different facet exposure during CO₂ electroreduction. Using a catalyst-coated Au\/Si working electrodes in 0.1 M KOH, potential-dependent spectra distinguished reactive linearly bonded CO (COₗ, ~2050 cm⁻¹) from bridge-bonded CO (COᵦ, ~1800 cm⁻¹). The results revealed higher *CO coverage on Cu(100)-rich HRS-Cu, supporting enhanced C-C coupling toward C₂+ products. Separate flow-cell tests achieved Faradaic efficiencies of 58.6% for ethylene and 86.6% for C₂+ products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDemonstrated EC-IR1 Capabilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports internal-reflection ATR-SEIRAS using catalyst-coated Au\/Si working electrodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables potential-dependent tracking of interfacial adsorbates, including linearly and bridge-bonded CO species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports comparative investigation of catalyst facets, surface coverage and electrochemical reaction pathways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5705\/2832\/files\/Reproduced_from_Zhang_G._et_al._Nat._Commun._2021_12_5745._CC_BY_4.0._480x480.png?v=1789368721\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOngoing Application Studies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional application studies using the EC-IR1 \/ EC-IR2 are currently underway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Identification Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e EC-IR1 is the Beyond Battery product code for the same cell reported in the cited publications. 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