Description
46120 SODIUM-ION Cylindrical Battery Series | ATOMFAIRCOMMERCIAL GRADE · PRODUCTION
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TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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The cell requires storage in a controlled environment to prevent capacity degradation and internal short circuits. Charge and discharge operations must adhere to rated voltage and current limits to avoid thermal damage.
- Storage Environment: Store the cell in a dry, well-ventilated area to minimize moisture exposure and condensation risk.
- Electrical Handling: Ensure all electrical connections are secure and free from short circuits before applying load.
- Thermal Management: Operate the cell within a temperature range that prevents rapid capacity fade and internal gas generation.
These steps outline the safe unpacking, inspection, and electrical conditioning of the cell prior to use. Adhere to local safety regulations for lithium-ion cells during all phases.
Required Equipment: Battery testing cycler, Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Inspect
Inspect the cell casing for any visible damage, leakage, or deformation before handling. - Prepare
Prepare the testing environment with appropriate fire-resistant containment and emergency shutdown capability. - Connect
Connect the cell terminals to the cycler leads using proper polarity and torque specifications. - Configure
Set the charging protocol to the manufacturer-recommended voltage and current limits for the specific model. - Monitor
Monitor the cell temperature and voltage continuously during the first charge cycle for anomalies. - Condition
Condition the cell with slow-rate charge-discharge cycles to stabilize the internal chemistry. - Verify
Verify the cell's open-circuit voltage and impedance against the datasheet values before full deployment.
What are the performance trade-offs between the AF46120NA01 high-rate and AF46120NA02 high-capacity sodium-ion cells for pack prototyping?
The AF46120NA01 high-rate variant delivers a 5C charge and 15C discharge rate with 12 Ah capacity at 2.9 V nominal, optimized for power-demanding validation cycles, while the AF46120NA02 high-capacity variant provides 16.8 Ah at 3.0 V nominal with a lower 3C charge and 6C discharge rate, prioritizing energy density over rate capability. Cycle life also differs: the NA01 exceeds 3000 cycles at 70% capacity retention, whereas the NA02 exceeds 2500 cycles, reflecting the inherent trade-off between power handling and longevity in sodium-ion chemistry.
Can the ATOMFAIR 46120 sodium-ion cells be integrated directly into existing lithium-ion battery pack architectures without modifying the battery management system?
No, direct integration into lithium-ion pack architectures is not recommended without BMS reconfiguration because the AF46120NA series operates at nominal voltages of 2.9 V or 3.0 V per cell, which differ from typical lithium-ion chemistries (e.g., 3.6–3.7 V for NMC or LFP). The cells are specifically engineered as research-grade baseline controls for sodium-ion pack prototyping and validation platforms, requiring a BMS calibrated for sodium-ion voltage windows and charge/discharge profiles to avoid under-voltage or over-voltage conditions.
What storage and handling conditions are required to prevent capacity degradation in the AF46120NA series before experimental use?
The AF46120NA series cells are highly sensitive to ambient exposure and must be stored and handled under strict inert gas glovebox conditions or anhydrous dry-room environments to prevent capacity degradation from moisture or oxygen contamination. The product description explicitly mandates these protocols before any experimental thermal validation, as secondary contamination can compromise the homogeneous sodium matrix crystal structure and increase internal resistance.
The ATOMFAIR 46120 sodium-ion cylindrical battery series delivers two research-grade configurations (high-rate AF46120NA01 and high-capacity AF46120NA02) with homogeneous material purity and enhanced transfer kinetics for pack prototyping. However, the cells exhibit high sensitivity to ambient exposure, necessitating inert gas glovebox or anhydrous dry-room storage to prevent capacity degradation.
Positive
- Homogeneous material purity: Highly uniform elemental distribution across sodium matrix crystals eliminates cell-to-cell variability, enabling reliable baseline control in R&D platforms.
- Enhanced operational efficiency: Superior electrochemical performance with boosted transfer kinetics and power delivery at targeted C-rates, improving experimental throughput.
Trade-offs
- High ambient sensitivity: Cells are highly sensitive to ambient exposure; capacity degradation occurs without secondary contamination if not stored under inert gas or anhydrous dry-room conditions.
- Controlled storage required: Standard glovebox or dry-room protocols are mandatory before thermal validation, adding infrastructure and handling complexity to laboratory workflows.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).
