Graphite Single-Sided Anode Sheet, 18.9 mg/cm2
Graphite is a layered carbon anode material for lithium-ion batteries. This ready-to-use sheet is supplied for laboratory cell assembly and material evaluation in the listed Single-Sided, 18.9 mg/cm2, Dry Process configuration.
Material Characteristics
- Layered carbon structure
- Established lithium-ion negative-electrode material
- Coated sheet for half-cell and full-cell research
Typical Research Uses
Use for lithium-ion half-cell testing, full-cell assembly, electrolyte studies, and anode-cathode balancing.
How to Read This Configuration
Use the listed areal loading and side basis when matching graphite with a lithium-ion cathode sheet.
- Areal loading: 18.9 mg/cm2. Use this value as the coating-mass basis when comparing electrode configurations.
- Active material ratio: 96.00% is the listed active-material fraction of the coating formulation. The actual active mass still depends on the punched electrode mass.
- Compaction density: 1.31 g/cm3 is a physical electrode parameter. Interpret it with loading, thickness, porosity, and the source measurement method.
- Coating process: Dry Process is the listed preparation route. Keep process differences visible when comparing electrode data.
| Product Specification | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Single-Sided Anode Sheet |
| Active Material System | Graphite |
| Battery System | Lithium-Ion |
| Electrode Role | Anode |
| Coating Side | Single-Sided |
| Areal Loading | 18.9 mg/cm2 |
| Coating Process | Dry Process |
| Active Material Ratio | 96.00% |
| Compaction Density | 1.31 g/cm3 |
| SKU | AF-BM-S-AGRP-CS19-5P00 |
Drying and Handling
Before cell assembly, dry the electrode sheet at 90-100 C for 12-24 hours. Use a clean, dry handling environment after drying.
Avoid bending, scratching, or contaminating the coated surface during cutting, punching, transfer, and stacking.
| Research Need | Related Atomfair Category | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Full-cell electrode pairing | Lithium-Ion Cathode Electrode Sheets | Selecting a matched lithium-ion cathode sheet for cell assembly |
| Material selection | Lithium-Ion Anode Materials | Comparing anode material options before custom electrode preparation |
| Custom configuration | Custom Battery Electrode Coating Service | Alternative loading, dimensions, current collector, or coating configuration |
This graphite anode sheet requires a dry handling environment and inert atmosphere storage to prevent moisture-induced degradation. The coated surface must be protected from physical contact, bending, scratching, and contamination to maintain electrode integrity.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Store opened sheets in a dry environment or inert atmosphere to reduce moisture exposure before use.
- Surface Protection: Avoid touching, bending, scratching, or contaminating the coated surface during punching, transfer, and stacking.
- Handling Environment: Use a dry handling environment before cell assembly to reduce moisture exposure on the coated electrode surface.
This procedure outlines the pre-use handling and storage steps for the graphite anode sheet to maintain electrode quality. The steps include environmental control, surface protection, and mass calculation for cell balancing.
- Prepare Dry Environment
Verify the handling environment is dry and free of moisture to minimize exposure on the coated electrode surface. - Store in Inert Atmosphere
Transfer opened sheets to an inert atmosphere or dry storage container to reduce moisture exposure before use. - Handle Coated Surface
Handle the coated surface without touching, bending, scratching, or contaminating it during punching, transfer, and stacking. - Calculate Active Mass
Calculate the active material mass from the coating loading, active material ratio, and punched electrode area for cell balancing.
What is the significance of the 1.31 g/cm³ compaction density for this dry-process graphite anode?
The compaction density of 1.31 g/cm³ indicates the density of the coated graphite layer after calendering, which directly influences electrode porosity and ionic transport. This value is specified in the product datasheet and is a key parameter for cell balancing and performance prediction in lithium-ion half-cell or full-cell experiments.
Is this single-sided graphite anode compatible with standard lithium-ion electrolytes and NMC cathodes?
Yes, this anode is designed as a baseline graphite electrode for lithium-ion R&D, including electrolyte screening and cathode matching. The 96.00% active material ratio and dry-process coating on carbon-coated copper foil make it suitable for pairing with common cathodes like NMC for full-cell balancing and N/P ratio studies.
What are the recommended storage conditions and handling precautions for this graphite anode sheet to prevent degradation?
Store opened sheets in a dry environment or inert atmosphere to minimize moisture exposure, and handle them in a dry environment before cell assembly. Avoid touching, bending, scratching, or contaminating the coated surface during punching, transfer, and stacking to preserve electrode integrity.
This single-sided graphite anode electrode sheet provides a well-defined 18.9 mg/cm2 dry-process baseline on carbon-coated copper foil for electrolyte screening, cathode matching, and N/P ratio studies, but its exposed coated surface requires moisture-controlled storage and careful handling during punching and cell assembly.
Positive
- Defined loading and active ratio: The 18.9 mg/cm2 coating loading with 96.00% active material ratio provides a direct calculation basis for punched-electrode active mass and cell balancing.
- Dry-process baseline anode: The single-sided dry-process graphite coating on carbon-coated copper foil supports repeatable baseline testing for electrolyte behavior and comparison with other graphite or high-capacity anode sheets.
Trade-offs
- Moisture-sensitive handling required: Use a dry handling environment before cell assembly and store opened sheets in a dry environment or inert atmosphere to reduce moisture exposure on the coated electrode surface.
- Coated surface requires careful handling: Avoid touching, bending, scratching, or contaminating the coated surface during punching, transfer, and stacking, and calculate active material mass from loading, active ratio, and punched area before testing.
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