EL-CELL ECC-OPTO User Manual

Electrochemical test cell

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© 2011-2013
EL-Cell GmbH
Electrochemical Test Cell
User Manual
Release: 2.0
2013-05-29
ECC-OPTO

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Summary of Contents for EL-CELL ECC-OPTO

  • Page 1 Electrochemical Test Cell ECC-OPTO User Manual Release: 2.0 © 2011-2013 EL-Cell GmbH 2013-05-29...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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: Product Description

    1. Product Description The ECC-OPTO test cell serves to monitor the optical properties of an electrode material in the course of electrochemical charging. For this purpose, the working electrode (WE) material is placed right below an optical window, and is contacted by a holed current collector foil.
  • Page 4: Features

    2. Features  3-Electrode cell with optical window for aprotic electrochemistry. A version for aqueous electrochemistry is available on request.  Materials in media contact are stainless steel 1.4404, PEEK and EPDM  The backside of the working electrode material can be observed through a holed current collector and the optical window on top.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    NOTE: Damaged shipments must remain with the original packaging for freight company inspection. List of Components 1. ECC-OPTO test cell with stand, fully equipped for use in both 2-electrode and 3-electrode (reference) configuration in aprotic electrolytes 2. Transfer line with syringe (5 ml) for vacuum filling 3.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    5. Assembly and Connection Generally, all assembly steps are to be carried out in inert glove box atmosphere. All components used are to be dried upfront in a vacuum oven at 80°C for at least 12 hours. Once fully assembled, the cell is hermetically sealed so that it may be operated in ambient atmosphere.
  • Page 7 Assembly: By means of the optionally available ECC-REFLoad, press a small piece of lithium metal into port C so that the Li metal just appears at the upper narrow end of the feed-through hole. Attach the spring-loaded reference pin to the port.
  • Page 8: Disassembly And Cleaning

    6. Disassembly and Cleaning Right after use, disassemble the cell in the reverse order of assembly. All chemicals used have to be disposed properly. All wetted parts are to be cleaned with water and/or other appropriate solvents. Ultrasonic cleaning is recommended.
  • Page 9: Accessories And Spare Parts

    7. Accessories and Spare Parts ECC-Opto ECC1-00-0150-A Options: ECC-Opto XRD kit (Beryllium window and modified lid) part# ECC1-00-0156-B Sapphire window part# tbd Page 9 of 11 ECC_OPTO_manual.docx / 29.05.2013...
  • Page 10: Technical Support

    The following procedure must be followed when the ECC test cell or any part of it is returned to EL-Cell GmbH for repair: 1. Send an e-mail to info@el-cell.com to obtain a return authorization number and a decontamination report form.
  • Page 11: Warranty

    9. 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 labour, or, at the Seller’s option, demand return of the goods and tender repayment of the...

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