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EL-CELL ECC-Aqu User Manual

EL-CELL ECC-Aqu User Manual

Electrochemical test cell with reference electrode

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User Manual
Release 2.6
ECC-Aqu
Electrochemical test cell with reference electrode
© 2017 EL-CELL GmbH

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Summary of Contents for EL-CELL ECC-Aqu

  • Page 1 User Manual Release 2.6 ECC-Aqu Electrochemical test cell with reference electrode © 2017 EL-CELL GmbH...
  • Page 2 The information in this manual has been carefully checked and believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User Manual ECC-Aqu Content 1 Product description ............................4 2 ECC-Aqu assembly ............................6 3 Disassembly and Cleaning ........................10 4 Unpacking..............................11 5 Technical data .............................. 12 6 Spare parts and consumables ........................13 7 Technical support ............................15 8 Warranty ................................
  • Page 4: Product Description

    It is perfectly suited for voltammetry and impedance as well as cycle life testing. The ECC-Aqu Electrochemical Cell is another member of the modular ECC test cell series, dedicated to the characterization of aqueous battery systems. All metal parts of the ECC -Aqu test cell which may come into contact with the electrolyte are made of gold.
  • Page 5 User Manual ECC-Aqu Features High precision 18 mm diameter sandwich geometry with <0.1 mm electrode concentricity  Reliable ultra-low leakage sealing with PE seals  Fast assembly and dismantling, and easy cleaning of cell components  Electrodes are easily accessible for post-mortem analysis ...
  • Page 6: Ecc-Aqu Assembly

    User Manual ECC-Aqu 2 ECC-Aqu assembly The ECC electrochemical cell may be operated in several modes which differ in the size of the components used (diameter and thickness) and whether a reference electrode is used. Bracket Compression Spring (gold plated)
  • Page 7 User Manual ECC-Aqu 2.1 Safety precautions Use proper safety precautions when using hazardous electrode materials and electrolytes. Wear protective glasses and gloves to protect you against electrolyte that may accidentally spill out during disassembly. Upon cell disassembly, dispose all materials properly.
  • Page 8 User Manual ECC-Aqu is a good starting value when using the 1.5 mm thick standard separator and electrodes of around 0.1 mm thickness. 2.3 Three electrode assembly In the reference mode, a gold pin is making contact with the reference material which needs to be loaded upfront into the feed-through hole of the REF sleeve.
  • Page 9 User Manual ECC-Aqu Push the cell base over the assembly, press onto the piston, and turn the cell into the upright position. Mount the locking ring, the spring, and the PE seal. Screw the REF electrode ECC (Au) into the side opening of the cell base.
  • Page 10: Disassembly And Cleaning

    User Manual ECC-Aqu Dispense a defined amount of electrolyte onto the electrode. The amount of electrolyte must be sufficient to soak both electrodes and the separator. About 0.5 mL of electrolyte is appropriate for the provided 1.5 mm glass fiber separator and 0.1 mm thick electrodes.
  • Page 11: Unpacking

    Contact the factory if anything is missing or damaged. NOTE: Damaged shipments must remain with the original packaging for freight company inspection. List of Components ECC-Aqu test cell, fully equipped for use with and without reference Accessories-kit Reference pin (Au) ECC1-00-0010-C ...
  • Page 12: Technical Data

    User Manual ECC-Aqu 5 Technical data Height: 90 mm  Width: 54 mm Depth: 70 mm Weight: 600 g  Temperature operation range: -40 to +80 °C  Electrolyte volume: 0.05 to 0.5 cm (depending on porosity and thickness of electrodes ...
  • Page 13: Spare Parts And Consumables

    User Manual ECC-Aqu 6 Spare parts and consumables ECC-Aqu test cell Page 13 of 15 Release 2.6...
  • Page 14 User Manual ECC-Aqu Reference electrode ECC (Au) ECC1-00-0010-C Page 14 of 15 Release 2.6...
  • Page 15: Technical Support

    8 Warranty For a period of one year from the date of shipment, EL-CELL GmbH (hereinafter Seller) warrants the goods to be free from defect in material and workmanship to the original purchaser. During the warranty period, Seller agrees to repair or replace defective and/or nonconforming goods or parts without charge for material or labor, or, at the Seller’s option,...