Parallel reactor systems and methods for preparing materials
AssigneeFreeslate, Inc.
InventorsDaniel Giaquinta, Robert S. Busacca, Robert K. Rosen, John F. Varni, Jeffrey C. Yoder
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Abstract
Parallel reactor systems for synthesizing materials are disclosed. The reactor systems may be suitable for synthesizing materials produced from corrosive reagents. Methods for preparing materials by use of such parallel reactor systems are also disclosed.
Claims21
A parallel reactor system comprising:
- a reactor array including at least two reaction vessels;
- a dispensing system having a needle for dispensing material into the reaction vessels;
- an antechamber disposed above each reaction vessel;
- and
- an antechamber sealing member for forming a seal between the needle and the antechamber upon lowering of the needle into the reaction chamber.
A method for preparing a material in one or more reaction vessels of a parallel reactor system, the reactor system including a reactor array comprising at least two reaction vessels, antechambers disposed above each reaction vessel, antechamber sealing members, a valve disposed between each antechamber and each reaction vessel, an automated dispensing system for dispensing material into the reaction vessels, the dispensing system comprising an injection needle having a tip, the method comprising:
- lowering the injection needle into an antechamber to form a substantially fluid-tight seal between the antechamber sealing member and injection needle;
- lowering the injection needle into the reaction chamber and dispensing material into the reaction vessel;
- raising the injection needle to position the tip of the injection needle in the antechamber;
- closing the valve after the tip of the injection needle is positioned in the antechamber;
- purging vapor from the antechamber after the valve is closed;
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- withdrawing the injection needle from the antechamber.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.