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All Packages | Battery Lab Package
Comprehensive Battery Testing From Raw Materials To Whole Cells
Analytical Solutions for Powerful, Reliable Batteries
Analytical Solutions for Powerful, Reliable Batteries
Improve battery performance through optimized material selection and processing
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) aids in material characterization by providing melting and crystallization temperatures critical for proper material development. DSC helps battery labs:
- Process binder materials with sufficient adhesive properties
- Ensure thermal stability in electrolyte freezing for low-temperature performance
- Understand battery degradation and ensure safety
After choosing the right binder and active material, ensure the coating is uniform to support the thermal stability of the battery. Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) enables you to run quality control checks by measuring critical parameters like thermal stability, solvent content, and binder and additive composition. Quantifying these qualities helps streamline the manufacturing process, reducing errors and costs.
Differential Scanning Calorimeters (DSC) measure temperatures and heat flows associated with thermal transitions in a material. Common usage includes investigation, selection, comparison and end-use performance evaluation of materials in research, quality control and production applications. Properties measured by TA Instruments’ DSC techniques include glass transitions, “cold” crystallization, phase changes, melting, crystallization, product stability, cure / cure kinetics, and oxidative stability.
Temperature Range: -180°C to 725°C
Detectable Information: Glass transitions, melting, crystallization, phase changes, heat capacity, cure kinetics, oxidative induction time
The TAM IV Micro XL is a large-cell, precision calorimeter that was specifically designed to aid researchers in measuring the electrochemical reactions occurring inside of battery cells. Characterizing these reactions is critical to developing a safer battery with longer shelf life and higher energy density. The TAM IV Micro XL compliments the existing range of calorimeters for the TAM IV thermostat, and in combination with other calorimeters will aid development of advanced battery technologies.
The 20 ml Microcalorimeter is a heat flow calorimeter of twin type. It has been designed to hold large samples, (e.g. batteries) and for experiments requiring a large gas phase above the sample. The microcalorimeter can be used with all 20 ml static ampoules and the 20 ml micro reaction system including titration facilities and control of the relative humidity during measurement.
The 20ml Microcalorimeter is also the only calorimeter that can be used with the micro solution ampoule. This ampoule is designed for dissolution of very small amounts of solids (a few mg) in different solvents and is ideal for dissolution of slowly soluble substances. The heat of dissolution and the kinetics of dissolution can be studied.
A rotational rheometer is used to measure viscosity (eta) and viscoelasticity (G’, G” and Tan delta) properties of a material. Rheometers can handle all kinds of samples from low viscosity liquids (e.g. water or solvents), semi-solid or soft gels, to high stiffness and high modulus solids. A rotational rheometer can perform flow measurements to test the viscosity of a liquid as a function of time, temperature shear rate or shear stress. Flow tests can also be used to measure the yield stress and thixotropic properties of a structured fluids. The rheometer can also perform dynamic oscillatory measurements to measure the viscoelastic properties of a semi-solid or solid sample. Typical oscillation tests are used to verify the linear viscoelastic region; monitor thermoset curing or sample stability; quantify differences in different formulations; measure polymer melts to compare differences in their molecular weight and molecular weight distribution; measure sample modulus and elasticity change as a function of time and temperature; measure glass transition (Tg) and sub-ambient transitions of polymers or polymer blends. In addition, a rotational rheometer can also perform transient type of measurements to study creep-recovery and stress relaxation.
Temperature Range: -150°C to 600°C
Detectable Information: viscosity, yield stress, thixotropy, curing, modulus (G’, G” G*), damping factor (tan delta), glass transitions, sub-ambient transitions, stress relaxation, creep-recovery
Thermogravimetric Analyzers measures temperatures and weight changes associated transitions in a material. Common usage includes decomposition, volatilization, residue, material composition analysis, decomposition kinetics, thermal and oxidative stabilities.
Temperature Range: 30°C to 1200°C
Detectable Information: weight change temperature, weight change amount, decomposition kinetics, residue.
TAM calorimeters offer:
- Versatility to handle a wide range of battery sizes, throughputs, and environmental conditions
- Battery component compatibility testing for informed material assessment
- Charge-discharge testing from one software interface
- Test different battery shapes, sizes, and form factors simultaneously under accurate environmental conditions and temperature
- Sensitivity to elucidate the smallest electrochemical reactions that can reduce battery life
Thermal Stability for Safe, Efficient Batteries
One of the most critical parameters in material selection is thermal tolerance. Battery materials must reliably operate under normal environmental conditions, typically between -20 °C to 60 °C, without malfunction or thermal runaway. Thermal analysis is used to test the thermal tolerance and stability of your battery materials and whole cells under realistic application conditions.
Related Application Notes:
Slurry Testing for Efficient Manufacturing and Improved Performance
In the race to develop and manufacture high-performance batteries, slurry processing is a key step that greatly influences overall outcomes. A slurry’s rheological properties impact electrode quality, which contributes to overall battery energy density, electrochemical performance, and ultimate cost.
- Ensure a uniform, defect-free coating
- Produce consistent, high-quality electrodes with low scrap rates
- Test liquids, pastes, gels, solids with DMA, and powders – the only rheometer with all in one!
- Evaluate traditional slurries or new dry coatings
- Minimize training with quick automated setups
Non-Destructive Whole Cell and Component Testing Package
Developing successful battery technology requires accurate performance predictions and safety assurance. TAM battery calorimeters allow for non-destructive testing of whole battery cells and components under application-specific environmental conditions. Battery cells can be recovered for follow-up analyses, saving time and resources.
