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A Simple and Efficient Device and Method for Measuring the Kinetics of Gas-Producing Reactions

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  • Thierry Slot
  • Shiju Raveendran
  • G Rothenberg
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<mark>Journal publication date</mark>25/11/2019
<mark>Journal</mark>Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Issue number48
Volume58
Number of pages4
Pages (from-to)17273-17276
Publication StatusPublished
Early online date15/10/19
<mark>Original language</mark>English

Abstract

We present a new device for quantifying gases or gas mixtures based on the simple principle of bubble counting. With this device, we can follow reaction kinetics down to volume step sizes of 8–12 μL. This enables the accurate determination of both time and size of these gas quanta, giving a very detailed kinetic analysis. We demonstrate this method and device using ammonia borane hydrolysis as a model reaction, obtaining Arrhenius plots with over 300 data points from a single experiment. Our device not only saves time and avoids frustration, but also offers more insight into reaction kinetics and mechanistic studies. Moreover, its simplicity and low cost open opportunities for many lab applications.