Description
Atomfair Lithium Battery Grade Aluminum Foil (200mm W x 12μm T) for Battery Cathode Substrate
Overview
Key Features
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High Electrical Conductivity: Ensures efficient electron transport, significantly improving the overall performance of lithium-ion batteries.
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Optimal Thickness: At 12μm, this foil offers a balance of flexibility and strength, making it suitable for a variety of battery designs.
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Wide Format: The 200mm width accommodates diverse battery configurations, making it ideal for both small-scale and industrial production.
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Lightweight and Durable: The lightweight nature of aluminum helps reduce the overall weight of the battery while maintaining robust structural integrity.
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Superior Surface Quality: Manufactured to strict quality standards, the foil provides a smooth surface that promotes optimal adhesion with active materials.
Specifications
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Material: Aluminum Foil
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Width: 200mm
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Thickness: 12μm
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Application: Cathode substrate for lithium-ion batteries
Applications
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Lithium-Ion Batteries: Specifically designed for use as a cathode current collector, enhancing energy density and overall battery performance.
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Research and Development: Ideal for academic and industrial research focused on advancements in battery technology.
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Prototype Development: Suitable for manufacturers developing new battery technologies requiring high-quality cathode materials.
Packaging
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Contents: Supplied in rolls (specify weight upon order).
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Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool, dry environment to maintain quality and prevent oxidation.
This document outlines the environmental and processing constraints for lithium-ion battery cathode current collector aluminum foil. Proper storage in a cool, dry environment is critical to prevent surface oxidation and maintain adhesion properties for electrode coating.
- Environmental Storage: Store the aluminum foil in a cool, dry environment with controlled humidity to prevent oxidation and maintain surface quality.
- Surface Integrity: Handle the foil with clean gloves to avoid contamination that could impair adhesion with active materials.
- Oxidation Prevention: Minimize exposure to ambient air and moisture to avoid formation of an insulating oxide layer that increases electrical resistance.
- Adhesion Compatibility: Ensure the foil surface is free of oils or residues to promote optimal bonding with cathode slurries during coating.
What trade-off exists between the 12μm thickness and the mechanical robustness of this foil during high-speed electrode coating and calendering processes?
The 12μm thickness provides a balance of flexibility and strength, making it suitable for various battery designs while ensuring efficient electron transport. The foil is described as lightweight and durable, which supports structural integrity during standard coating and calendering operations, though thinner foils inherently require controlled handling to avoid tearing.
Is this 200mm wide battery grade aluminum foil compatible with cathode active materials other than those used in conventional lithium-ion batteries, such as sodium-ion or solid-state chemistries?
This foil is specifically designed and specified as a cathode substrate for lithium-ion batteries only. Its compatibility with alternative battery chemistries, such as sodium-ion or solid-state, is not stated in the product specifications, and those applications would require independent validation.
What specific storage conditions are required to prevent oxidation and preserve the surface quality of this 12μm thick aluminum foil?
Store the foil in a cool, dry environment to maintain quality and prevent oxidation. This ensures the superior surface quality is preserved, which is critical for optimal adhesion with active materials during electrode fabrication.
This 12μm thick, 200mm wide battery-grade aluminum foil delivers high electrical conductivity and a smooth surface for optimal active material adhesion in lithium-ion cathode current collectors, though it demands cool, dry storage to prevent oxidation and requires specification of roll weight at order time.
Positive
- High Electrical Conductivity: Ensures efficient electron transport, significantly improving the overall performance of lithium-ion batteries.
- Superior Surface Quality: Manufactured to strict quality standards, the foil provides a smooth surface that promotes optimal adhesion with active materials.
Trade-offs
- Oxidation Requires Cool, Dry Storage: The foil must be stored in a cool, dry environment to maintain quality and prevent oxidation, imposing specific climate control conditions in the lab or warehouse.
- Custom Order Weight Specification: Supplied in rolls where weight must be specified upon order, adding an extra specification step during procurement that may affect lead time or minimal order handling.
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