Can Liqui-Cel Membrane Contactors remove gasses from Acetonitrile or other solvents?
Liqui-Cel Contactors have been used to remove gasses, including Argon, from solvent solutions. There is not a chemical compatibility problem, but there is a low surface tension issue similar to other chemicals such as IPA. An aqueous solution of Acetonitrile may not wet out the membrane, but pure Acetonitrile would. If the temperature is ambient, SuperPhobic Contactors may work. The membrane in this contactor may be affected by Acetonitrile to some extent, therefore a pilot trial is recommended. Pure solvents might wet out the membrane, causing liquid to cross over to the lumen side of the contactor. Refer to the Liqui-Cel Chemical Resistance Guide for a thorough list of chemicals and the compatibility with components of the Liqui-Cel Contactor.
