MicruX ECStat Electrochemical Station (ECSTAT2020)

Portable all-in-one electrochemical workstation for lab and field work The MicruX ECStat (ECSTAT2020) is a compact, USB-powered electrochemical station that integrates a bipotentiostat/galvanostat , zero-resistance ammetry (ZRA) capability, and a built-in frequency response analyser for electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) . It is designed for researchers who need reliable electrochemistry in a lightweight format for bench, teaching, or mobile testing. How it works (principle of operation) At its core, the ECStat controls the electrode potential using feedback electronics to maintain a defined potential at the working electrode(s) relative to a reference electrode , while measuring the resulting current through a counter electrode . In bipotentiostat mode, two working electrodes can be driven and monitored for advanced experiments (for example, generator–collector style workflows and dual-channel sensing studies). The integrated EIS module applies a small AC perturbation and measures the frequency-dependent response to resolve charge-transfer, diffusion, and interfacial processes. Key features and specifications DC potential range: ±10 V Maximum current: ±30 mA; measurement ranges down to the pA level EIS/FRA frequency range: 10 μHz to 1 MHz Operating modes: bipotentiostat, potentiostat, galvanostat, ZRA, PEIS Software: MicruX EC Manager for method setup, real-time plotting, export and analysis Form factor: compact instrument supplied with accessories in a carry case Compatibility and typical applications Compatible with screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) , thin-film electrodes, and common electrochemical platforms, making it well suited for: Biosensor development and electrochemical sensing Corrosion and inhibitor screening (including ZRA-style measurements where relevant) Electrocatalysis and reaction mechanism studies (CV, LSV, DPV, SWV, etc.) Teaching labs and portable demonstrations of EIS and voltammetry Why source it through ScienceGears (AU & NZ) ScienceGears supports researchers across Australia and New Zealand with application guidance, compatible electrochemical cells/electrodes, and pathway upgrades into broader platforms such as research potentiostats, battery cyclers, or spectroelectrochemistry (e.g., Raman-SEC cells) when experiments scale beyond portable measurements.