IEST Powder Resistivity & Compaction Density Measurement System (PRCD3100)

Introduction: PRCD3100 combined with high-precision pressure control,thickness and resistance testing system, free choice of four-probe and two-probe method. Accurately test the resistivity and compaction density of powders for material research and development and batch stability monitoring of powder materials.

Features:

  1. Ultra-wide pressurization range (maximum 350MPa) and ultra-wide resistance measurement range (200MΩ);
  2. When measuring resistance, two-probe and four-probe dual principles can be switched freely;
  3. Fully automatic test software, free parameter setting, one-click start;
  4. Real-time monitoring and output of pressure, pressure, ambient temperature, ambient humidity, thickness, resistance, resistivity, conductivity, compaction density and other parameter curves, and automatic saving of test data.
  5. Multiple powder test modes: pressurization, single-point pressure relief, steady-state pressure relief;
  6. Equipped with standard thickness blocks and resistance blocks calibrated by a third-party metrology institute.

Application:

  • Lithium (sodium) positive and negative electrode powders (LCO/NCM/LFP/Graphite, etc.),
  • Conductive agents
  • Solid electrolyte powders
  • Other micron-sized powder materials, etc.

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Description

1. The Significance of Powder Resistance

The rate capability of lithium-ion batteries is intrinsically linked to their internal resistance. This battery resistance comprises ionic resistance and electronic resistance. Ionic resistance primarily refers to the resistance associated with lithium-ion transport through the electrolyte within the electrode pores, lithium-ion migration through the SEI film, the charge transfer resistance at the active material/SEI film interface (where lithium ions combine with electrons), and the solid-phase diffusion resistance of lithium ions within the active material. Electronic resistance primarily refers to the resistance of the cathode and anode active materials themselves, the resistance of the current collectors, the contact resistance between active material particles, the contact resistance between the active material layer and the current collector, and the resistance at the tab welding joints. During practical battery R&D and manufacturing processes, the ionic resistance components generally require evaluation on the finished battery cell, whereas the electronic resistance components can be rapidly assessed at the material and slurry-coated electrode sheet stages. Consequently, accurate assessment of electronic resistance at the material and electrode sheet levels is of significant importance for predicting the overall resistance of the finished battery cell.

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2. Instrument Principles

2.1 Test Methods

Put a certain amount of powder (1~2g) into the mold and vibrate it, put the mold into the instrument boxset the pressure (<200MPa) and the holding time, and start testing the thickness and resistance changes of the powdeiduring the compression process.

2.2 Test Parameters

Stress, pressure, thickness, resistance, resistivity, conductivity, & compaction density.

2.3 Calculation Formula

Compaction Density(g/cm³):Compaction Density(g/cm³)

Resistance(Ω):IEST Powder Resistivity & Compaction Density Measurement System (PRCD3100)

Conductivity (S/m):Conductivity (s/m)

Resistivity(Ω*cm)-PRCD2100: Resistivity(Ω*cm)-PRCD2100(K is the compensation coefficient)

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3. Why Compaction Density instead of Tapped Density?

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Result analysis

Using LCO powder as an example, when the compaction density ofthe modified powder sample is less thar3.87g/cm’ (pressure <75MPa), its conductivity is lower than that of the unmodified powder sample.However, when the compaction density exceeds 3.87g/cm’ (pressure>75MPa),the conductivity ofthe modified powder beeinsto surpass that of the unmodified powder, and the conductivity improves significantly as the compaction increases

Conclusion: When testing the conductivity of powder, the compaction density should be close to the actual compaction oithe powder in the electrode.

4. Features

  • High accuracy pressure system : Driven by servo motor.
  • High accuracy displacement sensor : Precisely measure the variation of thickness.
  • Specific clamp for resistivity & Compact density test of powder samples : Simplify the process of the powder loading and cleaning.
  • Multi-functions : One-stop data collection of key parameters of pressure, resistance, thickness, temperature and humidity with high reliability, to provide a complete traceability for each result.
  • Automatic measurement : Providing flexible measurement modes for different kinds of samples, and all the process parameter setting are integrated into a simple software control interface, with one-button to start a measurement
  • Integrated design :Integration of control and measurement systems for pressure, resistivity and thickness control and measurement systems.

5. PRCD Software:

  • Pressure can be set willfully within the extent of max pressure.
  • The resistivity under different pressure can be measured in succession with controllable rate and interval of pressure scan.
  • Different data analysis curves can be generated, including resistivity-pressure curve, resistivity-thickness curve, Compact density-pressure curve, and pressure-thickness curve.
  • Two resistance data collection modes: interval time mode or automatic steady state condition determine mode.
  • Data statistical analysis functions.
  • Automatic generation of reports with the value of resistivity (or conductivity) and Compact density.

6. Applictions

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Applications

1. High-Nickel Cathode Materials

Resistivity measurements serve as a critical analytical tool for elucidating the mechanisms underlying electrode performance enhancement. By quantitatively characterizing the improvement of conductive networks through surface coating, they explicitly demonstrate how material modifications promote electron transport.

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(a) Powder resistivity of W-0 and W-0.5 samples; (b) Electronic conductivity; (c) Single-particle compression test; (d) Optical images of W-0 particle before and after mechanical testing; (e) Optical images of W-0.5 particle before and after mechanical testing; (f) CV curves of W-0 at 0.1-0.7 mV s⁻¹; (g) CV curves of W-0.5 at 0.1-0.7 mV s⁻¹; (h) Relationship between scan rate and peak current; (i) PITT measurement of W-0; (j) PITT measurement of W-0.5; (k) Corresponding Li⁺ diffusion coefficients

2. Lithium-rich Materials Under Variable Pressure Mode

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  • Analysis of the merits and Limitations of modification approaches for lithium-rich materials

  • The resistivity of lithium-rich materials can be reduced by regulating the surface structure!

3. Silicon-based materials

The analysis of differences in materials under different mixing ratios and modification process conditions provides a new approach and direction for material modification and differential analysis evaluation.

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Test Condition: Si content: 3%, 6% and 10%(SiC-1/Sic-2/sic-3)
Conclusion:

  • Resistivity: Sic-1< Sic-2< SiC-3
  • Compaction density: Sic-1>SiC-2> Sic-3

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Test condition: Sintering temperature of SiO

Materials: Si0-1< Si0-2<Si0-3<Si0-4

Conclusion:

  • Resistivity: Sio-1>Si0-2>Si0-3> Si0-4
  • Compaction density: Sio-1>Si0-2>Si0-3>Si0-4

4. Anode Materials and Conductive Agents

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  • Powder Resistivity & Compaction Density of Common Anode Materials & Conductive Additives: Statistically significant differentiation exists in both powder resistivity and compaction density across various types of anode materials and conductive additives.

5. Elastic Modulus

5.1 LCO under Steady-state Mode

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LCO Particle Size:

  • LCO-1: 5μm-30μm
  • LCO-2: 5μm-15μm
  • LCO-3: 10μm-45μm
  • LCO-4: 5μm

Conclusion:

  • During the compaction, plastic deformation typically accounts for approximately 90% of the total deformation.
  • Powders of smaller particle size(LCO-4) exhibit a more noticeable reboundness, and its proportion of Plastic energy consumption is relatively lower as well.

5.2 Compressive Properties of Carbon Materials

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  • Analysis of Material Springback: Graphite exhibits greater compressive resilience at the particle level compared to hard carbon, primarily attributed to differences in their microstructural architecture.

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IEST Powder Resistivity & Compaction Density Measurement System (PRCD3100)

Specifications

ModelPRCD1000PRCD2000PRCD3000PRCD1100PRCD2100PRCD3100
Stress & PressureStress up to 1T & Pressure 70 MPaStress up to 5T & Pressure 350 MPa
Test Principle2-probe4-probe2probe & 4probe2-probe4-probe2probe & 4probe
Applicable SamplesCathode SamplesAnode SamplesAnode & Cathode SamplesCathode SamplesAnode SamplesAnode & Cathode Samples
Resistance Range1 μΩ~20MΩ1 μΩ~1200MΩ1 μΩ~200MΩ
Sensor Resolution & AccuracyThickness Sensor: Resolution 0.5 μm, Accuracy±10 μm

Stress Sensor: Resolution 0.1 KG, Accuracy±0.3% F.S.

Resistance Sensor: Resolution 0.1 μΩ, Accuracy±0.1%F.S
Test ParametersThickness, Compaction Density
Resistance, Resistivity, Conductivity
Stress, Pressure
Temperature & Humidity
Other Specifications1. Mold/Jig Diameter: 13 mm
2. L*W*H: 370*575*1140(mm)
3. Instrument Power: 400W
4. Instrument Net Weight: 100KG
1. Mold/Jig Diameter: 13 mm/16mm
2. L*W*H: 370*575*1140(mm)
3. Instrument Power: 2100W
4. Instrument Net Weight: 250KG
Test Modes & Functions•Single-point Test/Continuous Test/Pressure-varying Mode/Pressure-release Mode

•Powder resistance, resistivity, conductivity, thickness, compaction density under constant pressure

•Powder resistance, resistivity, conductivity, thickness, compaction density under varying pressures

•Relationship curves: powder resistance / resistivity / conductivity vs. compaction density

•Fully automated measurement software

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