Recently, a joint R&D team comprising a university’s School of Materials Science and Engineering and a domestic high-end equipment enterprise announced the successful development of China’s first ultra-high-temperature corrosion-resistant laboratory reactor. This achievement not only fills a technological gap in the country’s high-end laboratory reactor sector but also provides critical support for the synthesis of new materials in fields such as aerospace and new energy.

　　According to the project lead, conventional laboratory reactors generally suffer from low temperature limits and poor corrosion resistance, making them inadequate for the extreme reaction environments required in synthesizing new high-performance materials. The newly developed reactor employs a self-developed ceramic composite material as the inner vessel, combined with a high-precision intelligent temperature control system. It can maintain a stable reaction temperature of up to 1200°C while withstanding long-term exposure to highly corrosive media such as strong acids and alkalis.

　　During performance tests, the reactor operated continuously for 72 hours with temperature fluctuations controlled within ±1°C, while the corrosion rate was reduced by over 90% compared to traditional stainless steel reactors. In addition, the equipment is equipped with multiple safety features, including real-time pressure monitoring and an automatic pressure release system. Remote operation and data logging via smart terminals are also supported, significantly improving experimental safety and ease of use.

　　“With the successful development of this reactor, we finally have the right tool for laboratory-scale synthesis of key materials such as high-temperature ceramic matrix composites and high-purity lithium battery cathode materials,” commented one of the engineers involved in the project. Several research institutes and new energy companies have already expressed interest in collaboration. The team plans to further optimize the equipment’s performance to facilitate its transition to industrial applications.