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.
Post-mortem electrolyte analysis
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Analytical capabilities for electrolytes
and components
Ion chromatography
Ion chromatography unit
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Manufacturer: |
Deutsche Metrohm GmbH |
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Device: |
930 Compact IC Flex |
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Column material: |
Polyvinyl alcohol particles with quaternary ammonium groups |
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Method: |
LV0185/LV0186 for the analysis of anionic components |
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Medium: |
aqueous |
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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
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Manufacturer: |
SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH |
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Device: |
ICP Spectro Arcos III DSOI |
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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) |
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Application in electrolyte analytics: |
• Analysis of impurities (Al, As, B, Ba, Ca, Cd, co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Pb, V, Zn, Mo, P, S, Sn, Ti, W, Zr) • Determination of the concentration of conductive salts in the electrolyte (e.g. LiPF6) |
Gas chromatography
Gas chromatography system
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Manufacturer: |
SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH |
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Device: |
Agilent 8890 |
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Column material: |
Rxi-624Sil MS GC Kapillarsäule, 30 m |
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Method: |
DIN 51405 |
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Application in electrolyte analytics: |
Purity analysis of solvents |
Karl Fischer titration for
water determination
Karl Fischer titration system
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Manufacturer: |
Deutsche Metrohm GmbH |
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Device: |
851 Titrando with generator electrode incl. diaphragm |
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Test reagent: |
HYDRANAL NEXTGEN Coulomat A-FA / Coulomat C-FA |
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Method: |
LV0189, sample preparation is carried out in a glovebox |
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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
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Manufacturer: |
Mettler Toledo GmbH |
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Device: |
Titrator Excellence T9 with titration kit, and pH electrode for acid base titration in aqueous solution |
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Method: |
MS2001 |
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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
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Manufacturer: |
Mettler Toledo GmbH |
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Device: |
SevenExcellence pH / Cond meter S470 |
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Method: |
MS3001 |
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Application in electrolyte analytics: |
Determination of conductivity of electrolytes |
Determination of
the color/turbidity value
Color number / turbidity meter system
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Manufacturer: |
Hunter Associates Laboratory |
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Device: |
Vista® |
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Method: |
ASTM D1209 (Hazen), ASTM D1003 (Haze) |
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Application in electrolyte analytics: |
Determination of the color/turbidity value |
Determination of
the flash point
Flash point tester
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Manufacturer: |
Anton Paar Germany GmbH |
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Device: |
ABA 500 Abel Flammpunktprüfer |
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Method: |
EN ISO 13736, IP 170, EN ISO 1523, IP 492, EN 924, EN ISO 1516, IP 491 |
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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
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Manufacturer: |
Mettler Toledo GmbH |
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Device: |
Titrator Excellence T9 with Coulometric KF Kit with and without Diaphragm |
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Test reagent: |
HYDRANAL NEXTGEN Coulomat A-FA / Coulomat C-FA |
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Method: |
MS1001, MS1002, MS1003, M187, sample preparation is carried out in a glovebox |
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Application in electrolyte analytics: |
• H2O determination in electrolytes by coulometry • H2O determination in raw materials (conductive salts etc.) by coulometry |
