Analytics
of Electrolytes
Leverage our comprehensive, state-of-the-art methods to gather meaningful data for your electrolyte project. With all the necessary equipment in-house, we ensure faster turnaround times and superior data quality. Trust us to deliver precise and reliable insights throughout your entire project journey.
Analytical capabilities for electrolytes
and components
Ion chromatography
Ion chromatography unit
Manufacturer: |
Deutsche Metrohm GmbH |
Device: |
930 Compact IC Flex |
Column material: |
Polyvinyl alcohol particles with quaternary ammonium groups |
Method: |
LV0185/LV0186 for the analysis of anionic components |
Medium: |
aqueous |
Application in electrolyte analytics: |
• Trace analysis (chloride, bromide, sulphate…) (1-5 ppm range) • Determination of the concentration of conductive salts in the electrolyte (e.g. LiPF6, LiFSI, LiTFSI, LiBF4) |
ICP-OES
Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry
Manufacturer: |
SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH |
Device: |
ICP Spectro Arcos III DSOI |
Method: |
DIN 51399-1 or participation in the development of an international method for the determination of Li and P contents by means of ICP of LiPF6 (ISO333) |
Application in electrolyte analytics: |
• Analysis of impurities • Determination of the concentration of conductive salts in the electrolyte (e.g. LiPF6) |
Gas chromatography
Gas chromatography system
Manufacturer: |
SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH |
Device: |
Agilent 8890 |
Column material: |
Rxi-624Sil MS GC Kapillarsäule, 30 m |
Method: |
DIN 51405 |
Application in electrolyte analytics: |
Purity analysis of solvents |
Karl Fischer titration for
water determination
Karl Fischer titration system
Manufacturer: |
Deutsche Metrohm GmbH |
Device: |
851 Titrando with generator electrode incl. diaphragm |
Test reagent: |
HYDRANAL NEXTGEN Coulomat A-FA / Coulomat C-FA |
Method: |
LV0189, sample preparation is carried out in a glovebox |
Application in |
• H2O determination in electrolytes by coulometry • H2O determination in raw materials (conductive salts etc…) by coulometry |
Titration for
determination of HF and HBF4
Titration system
Manufacturer: |
Mettler Toledo GmbH |
Device: |
Titrator Excellence T9 with titration kit, and pH electrode for acid base titration in aqueous solution |
Method: |
MS2001 |
Application in electrolyte analytics: |
• Determination of the HF content in electrolytes and raw materials (measuring range: 5-20 ppm) • Determination of the HF content in electrolytes (< 400 ppm) • Determination of the HBF4 content in electrolytes and raw materials |
Conductivity measurement
of electrolytes
Conductivity measuring system
Manufacturer: |
Mettler Toledo GmbH |
Device: |
SevenExcellence pH / Cond meter S470 |
Method: |
MS3001 |
Application in electrolyte analytics: |
Determination of conductivity of electrolytes |
Determination of
the color/turbidity value
Color number / turbidity meter system
Manufacturer: |
Hunter Associates Laboratory |
Device: |
Vista® |
Method: |
ASTM D1209 (Hazen), ASTM D1003 (Haze) |
Application in electrolyte analytics: |
Determination of the color/turbidity value |
Determination of
the flash point
Flash point tester
Manufacturer: |
Anton Paar Germany GmbH |
Device: |
ABA 500 Abel Flammpunktprüfer |
Method: |
EN ISO 13736, IP 170, EN ISO 1523, IP 492, EN 924, EN ISO 1516, IP 491 |
Application in electrolyte analytics: |
Determination of the flash point of electrolytes and raw materials in the measuring range from -30 °C to 130 °C |
Karl Fischer titration
for water determination
Karl Fischer titration system
Manufacturer: |
Mettler Toledo GmbH |
Device: |
Titrator Excellence T9 with Coulometric KF Kit with and without Diaphragm |
Test reagent: |
HYDRANAL NEXTGEN Coulomat A-FA / Coulomat C-FA |
Method: |
MS1001, MS1002, MS1003, M187, sample preparation is carried out in a glovebox |
Application in electrolyte analytics: |
• H2O determination in electrolytes by coulometry • H2O determination in raw materials (conductive salts etc.) by coulometry |