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  Three Electrode Battery Test Cell – compression controlled (redox.me)

  This cell is designed as high-quality alternative to Swagelok-type constructions for reproducible electrochemical measurements of battery and supercapacitor materials.

  The cell consists of two main elements:

   

  (i) the cell base with micrometre screw and compression spring, which allows precise control of pressure applied to the electrode sandwich; and

  (ii) electrode cartridge where the anode, cathode and reference electrode are located.

   

  The (default) electrode cartridge and plungers are designed for planar electrodes with diameter of 18 mm and total sandwich thickness of 2.5 mm. The diameter of separator shall be at least 2 mm larger than electrode diameter (max. 22 mm). The lock ring secures the separator in the electrode cartridge allowing easy and safe electrodes insertion, while ensuring accurate alignment. The upper and lower electrode plungers are available in various materials: 316L Stainless Steel (default), copper, aluminum, nickel etc. The pin-type reference electrode is installed from the side of the electrode cartridge. Thanks to sharp edged hole at the end of the pin the reference electrode (Li/Na/K etc.) can be easily punched from the metal foil and directly loaded into cell. The magnetic mount facilitates rapid assembly of the cartridge in the cell base. The force applied to the electrodes can reach up to 90N and is adjusted with the micrometer control knob. For 2-electrode measurements, the reference electrode feedthrough hole can be closed with the reference electrode punch.

  The cell elements are constructed with materials that are inert to the sample (Stainless steel and PEEK). It well fits aqueous (FKM and EPDM O-Rings) and organic solvent (FFKM O-Rings) electrolyte requirements. Good electrical contact is ensured by gold plated pins. The construction is gas-tight and can be effortlessly assembled in the glove box, reducing possible human error to minimum.

   

  Application note:
  This cell can be used for all common battery measurements, such as galvanostatic cycling, cyclic voltammetry or electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Both liquid and solid-state or gel-polymer electrolytes can be studied. Additionally, properties and performance of supercapacitor materials can be investigated. Various materials can be examined, including typical Li-ion electrodes (graphite, NMC, LTO etc.) and other chemistries – sodium, magnesium, potassium etc. It can also be applied to measure the ionic conductivity of separators and electrolytes. Owing to the micrometer control knob, the relationship between the initial pressure applied to the cell and the performance of solid-state electrolytes or metal plating process (anode-free systems) can be studied.

   

  The above graph shows relation of pressure applied to electrode stack and distance travelled from the point of contact. The point of contact can be determined by checking OCV (see manual video) or by calculation. To calculate the point of contact, subtract electrode stack thickness from 4 mm. For example, for the 0.9 mm stack, the point of contact (i.e. reading on micrometer screw) will be 4 mm – 0.9 mm = 3.1 mm. Therefore, you should set micrometer screw to 3.1 mm and measure distance/pressure relation from this point.

   

  Specification:
  recommended electrode diameter: 18 mm (other options: 12 mm, 15 mm, 16 mm)
  recommended minimum separator diameter: electrode diameter + 2 mm (max. 22 mm)
  maximum electrode sandwich thickness: 2.5 mm
  spring rate: 10.86 N/mm
  maximum spring load: 90 N
  operating temperature: -40°C – 80°C (default)

   

  Intrastat data:
  HS Code: 90309000
  Country of Origin: Sweden
  NET weight: 400g

   

  Product includes:
  1 x cell base
  1 x compression control unit
  1 x Three-Electrode Cartridge
  1 x reference electrode punch
  1 x upper plunger (Stainless Steel)
  1 x lower plunger (Stainless Steel)
  1 x separator locking ring
  1 x gold plated piston
  1 x compression spring
  2 x gold plated pin contact
  1 x set of O-rings
  1 x set of 3 cable adapters 1mm to 4mm banana plug
  1 x electrode plunger removal tool

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  Bottom mount front contact electrochemical cell setup (redox.me)

  This is a static voltammetry cell with variants for different sample dimensions. The sample is loaded from the bottom via magnetic or screw mount, while counter or/and reference electrodes are mounted in the lid as either 2-, or 3-electrode configuration. The cell is constructed with materials that are inert to the sample environment (glass and PEEK), and it can be used with FKM/EPDM O-rings or FFKM O-rings for aqueous or organic electrolyte requirements, respectively. The construction is gas-tight and inert gas can be bubbled through the electrolyte to remove and exclude contaminants such as air or water.

   

  Application note:
  The reference electrode tip should be placed close to the sample surface to ensure a negligible potential drop throughout the electrolyte solution during low-current experiments. In the magnetic variant of the cell, the strength with which the magnets hold the sample is adjusted by adding or removing the washers under the magnets. Thanks to this procedure, the distance between the magnets changes, with it, the force of their attraction. Various auxiliary electrodes are suitable for this cell, including metal wire and metal plate electrodes as well as carbon-based electrodes (graphite or Glassy Carbon). If a purge gas is used, stop the flow during experiments for better results. 

   

  Specification:
  nominal exposure area: 0.07 cm² for 5x5mm², 0.2 cm² for 7x7mm², 0.5 cm² for 10x10mm², and 1.33 cm² for 15x15mm²
  minimum electrolyte volume: 2.5 mL
  maximum electrolyte volume: 15 mL
  electrode plug diameter: 6 mm
  substrate size: 5x5mm², 7x7mm², 10x10mm², and 15x15mm², other sizes available on request
  minimum substrate thickness: 0.4 mm*

  *lower thicknesses are also feasible when using a pad below the sample

   

  Intrastat data:
  HS Code: 90309000
  Country of Origin: Sweden
  NET weight: 200 g

   

  Setup includes:
  1 x BM FC EC 15mL – Bottom Mount Front Contact Electrochemical Cell, 15mL (or BMM FC EC 15mL – Bottom Magnetic Mount Front Contact Electrochemical Cell, 15mL)
        1 x lid
        1 x glass chamber
        1 x bottom casing
        1 x sample mount
        1 x tantalum contact
        1 x plug
        1 x set of Nylon screws (screw variant only)
  1 x Reference electrode (Ag/AgCl, or Ag/Ag+), 70mm, 4 mm female banana socket
  1 x Metal Wire Auxiliary Electrode – 50HX15 0.6/250 mm, platinum 99.9%, 4 mm female banana socket

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  Membrane Capacitive Deionization configurable cell (redox.me)

  Membrane Capacitive Deionization (MCDI) configurable cell has been designed to conduct research on removal of charged ionic species from aqueous or organic solutions (i.e., Desalination/Demineralization) via electrostatic (i.e., non-Faradaic) or electrochemical (redox) interactions. The MCDI cell contains two graphite current collectors that can serve as polarization electrodes. However, if the electrode material is the subject of research, it should be applied to an additional current collector, such as graphite paper or metal felt (not included in the product). Different electrode materials can be installed on both sides of the cell. If the thickness of these electrodes exceeds 250 micrometers, different gaskets are required. In such a case, please contact us for a solution.

  The cell is designed in such a way that replacing the electrodes does not require removing the membranes or flow fields. It is enough to unscrew the plungers on both sides and replace the electrodes. In the standard configuration, the liquid in the main channel and side channels flows through the flow field cut from PEEK. However, these can be replaced with a porous material such as felt or a battery spacer, which will allow fluid flow. If work with materials of dimensions different from those listed in the specification is required, we can supply seals of different thicknesses or customize the cell. The cell allows for the installation of one or two ion-exchange membranes (not included in the setup). Their thickness is not critical, and it is not necessary to adjust the thickness of the membrane gaskets pressing them. The cell elements are constructed with inert materials to the sample (PEEK). It well fits aqueous (FKM gaskets and O-rings) and organic solvent (FFKM gaskets and O-rings) electrolyte requirements. The construction of the cell is gas-tight.

   

  Application note:
  MCDI cell can be configured to allow the following cell architectures:

  1. Flow-by CDI consisting of: (i) two porous carbon or metal based current collectors coated with capacitive (e. non-Faradaic) material, and (ii) a main flow field enabling the feed water to be transported between electrodes. In this configuration, side flow fields and membranes are not installed.  
  2. Membrane CDI consisting of: (i) two porous carbon or metal based current collectors coated with capacitive (e. non-Faradaic) material, (ii) two ion-exchange membranes (cation exchange membrane and anion exchange membrane) separating electrodes from the main flow field, and (iii) a main flow field enabling the feed water to be transported between electrodes. In this configuration, side flow fields are typically not installed. However, there are cases where installing both side flow fields is justified. All the graphics included in the product page refer to that configuration.
  3. Inverted CDI consisting of: (i) two porous carbon or metal based current collectors coated with capacitive (e. non-Faradaic) material where anode is treated for net negative surface charge and a cathode is treated for net positive surface charge, and (ii) a main flow field enabling the feed water to be transported between electrodes. In this configuration, side flow fields and membranes are not installed.  
  4. Flow-electrode CDI consisting of: (i) two porous carbon or metal based current collectors with flowing electrodes made of capacitive (e. non-Faradaic) carbon suspension, (ii) two ion-exchange membranes (cation exchange membrane and anion exchange membrane) separating electrodes from the flow chamber, (iii) a main flow field enabling the feed water to be transported between electrodes, and (iv) two side flow fields for liquid electrodes. All the graphics included in the product page refer to that configuration.
  5. Hybrid CDI consisting of: (i) a Faradaic (e. battery) electrode for cation adsorption/desorption, (ii) a capacitive (i.e. non-Faradaic) electrode for anion adsorption/desorption, (iii) an anion exchange membrane placed adjacent to the capacitive electrode, and (iv) a main flow field enabling the feed water to be transported between electrodes. In this configuration, side flow fields and a cation-exchange membrane are not installed.  
  6. Cation intercalation desalination consisting of: (i) two porous carbon or metal based current collectors coated with Faradaic cation intercalation materials, (ii) an anion exchange membrane separating electrodes, and (iii) a main flow field enabling the feed water to be transported between electrodes. In this configuration, one side flow field and cation-exchange membrane are not installed.  
  7. Desalination battery consisting of: (i) two porous carbon or metal based current collectors coated with redox (e. Faradaic) material (one for cation adsorption/desorption and the other for anion adsorption/desorption), and (ii) a main flow field enabling the feed water to be transported between electrodes. In this configuration, side flow fields and membranes are not installed.  

   

  Specification:
  tubing size: 4 mm OD
  fitting type: push-in, M5 male
  electrode size: 60 mm x 60 mm (36 cm²)
  recommended total electrode thickness: 200-250 µm
  membrane size: 70 mm x 85 mm
  maximum operating pressure: 20 bar
  maximum operating temperature 150 ºC

  Intrastat data:
  HS Code: 90278080
  Country of Origin: Sweden
  NET weight: 1300 g

   

  Product includes:
  2 x stand, anodized aluminum
  2 x plunger holder, SS 316L
  2 x PEEK plunger
  2 x tantalum current collector
  2 x graphite current collector
  1 x threaded end plate, SS 316L
  1 x unthreaded end plate, SS 316L
  1 x PEEK outer cell body
  1 x PEEK inner cell body
  1 x set of fittings
  2 x female banana connectors, 4 mm dia.
  1 x PEEK main flow field, 0.5 mm thick
  2 x PEEK side flow field, 0.5 mm thick
  1 x set of gaskets (FKM or FFKM) including:

  1 x main flow gasket, 0.5 mm thick
  2 x membrane gasket, 0.25 mm thick
  2 x side flow gasket, 0.5 mm thick
  2 x electrode gasket, 0.25 mm thick

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  Front contact photo-electrochemical H-Cell setup (redox.me)

  This is a horizontally mounted, double compartment photo-electrochemical H-Cell used to simultaneously or individually investigate thin film photo-anode and photo-cathode. The cell elements are made of PEEK and Fluoropolymers. It well fits aqueous (FKM O-Rings) and organic solvent (FFKM O-Rings) electrolyte requirements. The construction is gas-tight having two separate chambers, each equipped with gas inlet and outlet. This allows bubbling the solution and evacuating gases. Chambers are separated with an ion-exchange membrane (e.g., DuPont’s Nafion® membrane), so the electrochemical products appearing at photo-anode and (photo-)cathode do not affect the opposite electrode.

   

  Application note:
  This cell allows several approaches to perform measurements in 2- or 3-electrode setups. It is designed to investigate performance of a thin film photo-anode or photo-cathode (e.g. nanocrystalline material or conducting polymer) deposited on a rigid or flexible transparent substrate (typically fused quartz glass). The counter electrode is mounted in the second chamber either in a top casing or attached on the side of the cell as a thin film deposited on rigid or flexible substrate. The reference electrode is mounted in a top casing of the same chamber as the studied photo-electrode. Various auxiliary electrodes are suitable for this cell including metal wire, gauze and foil electrodes as well as non-metal electrodes and thin films. Typical applications include: basic photochemistry (photo-catalysis), photolytic water splitting, photoinduced charge separation and photo-corrosion.

   

  Specification:
  minimum electrolyte volume: 2×10 mL
  maximum electrolyte volume: 2×15 mL
  electrode plug diameter: 6 mm
  maximum substrate thickness: 3 mm

   

  Intrastat data:
  HS Code: 90309000
  Country of Origin: Sweden
  NET weight: 600g

   

  Setup includes:
  1 x Front Contact Photo-Electrochemical H-Cell
       2 x lid – 0001CPEMA
       2 x chamber
       2 x sample mount
       2 x Tantalum contacts
       1 x micro tripod
       4 x plug
       1 x set of O-Rings (18 pcs)
  1 x Metal Wire Auxiliary Electrode – 50HX15 0.6/250 mm (Platinum)
  2 x Reference electrode (Ag/AgCl, or Ag/Ag+), 30 mm  

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