© 2020 EL-Cell GmbH
User Manual
Release 3.81
ECC-Std
Electrochemical test cell
Страница 1: ... 2020 EL Cell GmbH User Manual Release 3 81 ECC Std Electrochemical test cell ...
Страница 2: ...es EL Cell GmbH maintains the right to make changes without further notice to products described in this manual to improve reliability function or design EL Cell GmbH does not assume any liability arising from the use or application of this product EL Cell GmbH Tempowerkring 8 21079 Hamburg Germany phone 49 40 79012 737 fax 49 40 79012 736 e mail info el cell com web www el cell com ...
Страница 3: ...er Manual ECC Std Release 3 81 Content 1 Product description 4 2 ECC Std assembly 6 3 Disassembly and Cleaning 9 4 Unpacking 10 5 Technical data 10 5 Spare parts and consumables 11 6 Technical support 12 7 Warranty 12 ...
Страница 4: ...ic chemistries With the ECC cell design we have adapted the advantages of the industry s standard button coin cell while avoiding its serious shortcomings for everyday lab usage The ECC cell design is the result of many years experience and iterative improvement in lithium ion battery and supercapacitor electrode testing It is perfectly suited for voltammetry and impedance as well as cycle life te...
Страница 5: ...electrolyte volume down to 0 05 cm3 Adjustable reproducible and homogeneous mechanical pressure on electrodes Materials in media contact are stainless steel 316L and PEEK other materials on request Modular cell construction with many interchangeable components Dedicated tools available to ease cell assembly and operation Optional upgrade kit for using a reference electrode 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 100...
Страница 6: ...lectrolyte inside a glove box Prior to assembly all cell components are to be dried overnight in vacuum at 120 C To minimize parasitic currents the upper electrode in contact with the piston should be at more positive potentials than the lower electrode in contact with the cell base We hereafter refer to the upper electrode as cathode and to the lower electrode as anode Bracket Cutting rings plus ...
Страница 7: ...mount of electrolyte is squeezed out of the separator and soaks the two adjacent electrodes The confinement of the cell stack by an insulating sleeve ensures a homogeneous current distribution and thus makes this configuration ideal for impedance measurements 1 Close the side opening of the cell base with the provided PTFE plug 2 Insert the plunger into the sleeve and place the plunger sleeve asse...
Страница 8: ...g tool is optionally available to ease the cell assembly with polyolefine separators http el cell com products accessories tools ecc cellload 1 Close the side opening of the cell base with the provided PTFE plug 2 Insert the plunger into the sleeve and place the plunger sleeve assembly onto the workbench 3 Place the anode into the plunger sleeve assembly with the current collector foil facing upwa...
Страница 9: ...ght at 80 C under vacuum This treatment is essential for the PEEK sleeve as the PEEK polymer may absorb water Cell base and plunger may be additionally treated with aqueous nitric acid 20 2 hours at room temperature Do not apply this treatment to any other cell parts Notes Protect yourself against chemical hazards Electrolyte may spill out during cleaning Electrode materials and electrolyte may re...
Страница 10: ...riginal packaging for freight company inspection List of Components 1 ECC Std test cell 2 PE Seal 10 pcs ECC1 00 0053 A X 3 Sleeve Removing Tool ECC1 00 0092 A 4 Glass fiber separator 18 mm x 1 55 mm 10 pcs ECC1 01 0012 C X 5 Separator Celgard 2325 24 mm x 0 025 mm 10pcs ECC1 01 0022 D X 5 Technical data Height 90 mm Width 54 mm Depth 70 mm Weight 640 g Temperature range 40 to 80 C 150 C Electroly...
Страница 11: ...Page 11 of 12 User Manual ECC Std Release 3 81 5 Spare parts and consumables ECC Std test cell ...
Страница 12: ...d Warranty does not cover defects damage or nonconformity resulting from abuse misuse neglect lack of reasonable care modification or the attachment of improper devices to the goods This Limited Warranty does not cover expendable items This warranty is void when repairs are performed by a non authorized person or service center At Seller s option repairs or replacements will be made on site or at ...
