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A pressure and temperature reaction vessel is constructed from substantially microwave-transmissible materials. The vessel includes pressure-relief vents and a sliding seal which isolates a pressure reaction chamber from the vents. A visual indicator is operatively associated with the sliding seal t

A pressure and temperature reaction vessel is constructed from substantially microwave-transmissible materials. The vessel includes pressure-relief vents and a sliding seal which isolates a pressure reaction chamber from the vents. A visual indicator is operatively associated with the sliding seal to indicate pressure within the reaction chamber. At pressures above a preselected limit, the sliding seal becomes unsupported and the reaction chamber is fluidly communicated with the vents.

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A pressure and temperature reaction vessel for chemical and physical reactions, comprising: a containment housing constructed from substantially microwave-transmissible materials, having a base and a removable lid together defining a reaction chamber; a sealing means mounted to move between differen

A pressure and temperature reaction vessel for chemical and physical reactions, comprising: a containment housing constructed from substantially microwave-transmissible materials, having a base and a removable lid together defining a reaction chamber; a sealing means mounted to move between different first and second sealing positions for sealing the reaction chamber; and a substantially microwave-transmissible self-resetting visual indicator means, for indicating various different pressures within the reaction chamber. A method for heating and reacting reactants in a pressure and temperature reaction vessel, comprising the steps of: placing reactants in a substantially microwave-transmissive pressure and temperature reaction vessel, wherein the vessel has a seal mounted to move between at least two distinct sealing positions and an operably connected visual indicator for indicating various different pressures within the reaction chamber and means for venting the reaction chamber if pressure exceeds a preselected limit; exposing the vessel to microwaves to heat the reactants and pressurize the reaction chamber; and monitoring the visual indicator to determine various pressures within the vessel during and after the microwave exposure step.