微波反應監控

微波輔助合成正迅速成為現代合成與探索化學實驗室中的首選方法。

微波輔助合成透過大幅縮短反應時間、提高產率並獲得更純淨的產物，為化學家提升了產能與周轉時間。

將微波技術與原位反應監測作為分析工具相結合的能力，將為化學家提供優化反應條件的機會。

Enwave Optronics 開發 EZRaman 型號，以幫助最佳化微波增強合成的反應條件，例如時間和溫度。

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