Description
ATOMFAIR® HC-S02 HARD CARBON (HC) ELECTRODE SHEETRESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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Manufacturer: ATOMFAIR LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
Disclaimer: Sold exclusively for laboratory research.
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The product documentation provides only parametric specifications. No storage, handling, or environmental constraints are explicitly stated.
- Documentation Summary: The product information contains only parametric specifications and no constraint data.
The product documentation does not include any processing or handling instructions. No technical constraints are stated for this electrode sheet.
Required Equipment:
Does the 0.91 g/cm³ compaction density of this hard carbon anode limit high-rate cycling in sodium-ion half-cells compared to lower-density electrodes?
Yes, the compaction density of 0.91 g/cm³ reflects a trade-off between volumetric capacity and electrolyte access. While this density yields an areal capacity of approximately 1.98 mAh/cm² (based on 6.6 mg/cm² loading and 300 mAh/g), higher compaction can reduce porosity and slow sodium ion transport at elevated C-rates. For rate-capability studies, uncompacted or lower-density electrodes may be preferred, but this specification is optimized for balanced performance in standard sodium-ion full-cell evaluations.
Can this single-sided hard carbon electrode on carbon-coated aluminum foil be directly integrated into a pouch cell with a Prussian blue cathode without additional substrate modification?
Yes, the carbon-coated aluminum foil current collector (substrate size 140×120 mm, thickness 12+0.5+0.5 μm with dual-side carbon layers) is compatible with non-aqueous NaPF6 electrolytes and provides corrosion resistance against oxidative cathode environments. However, full-cell capacity balancing must account for the 94.5% active material ratio and the cathode's specific capacity; no substrate modification is required for assembly in a dry-room or glovebox environment.
What is the recommended vacuum-drying protocol to remove moisture before assembling this HC anode in an argon-filled glovebox?
The optimal protocol is vacuum baking at 100°C for 12 hours. This ensures complete removal of adsorbed water from the hard carbon coating and carbon-coated aluminum substrate. After drying, the electrode must be transferred directly into the glovebox (<0.1 ppm O2 and H2O) without exposure to ambient air to prevent rehydration and electrolyte decomposition.
The HC-S02 hard carbon electrode sheet provides a consistent 6.6 mg/cm² single-sided coating on carbon-coated aluminum foil, engineered for sodium-ion battery R&D with a reliable wet-process formulation.
Positive
- Consistent Coating Density: Active material ratio of 94.5% and precise 6.6 mg/cm² coating density ensure reproducible electrochemical performance for comparative SIB studies.
- Conductive Substrate Design: Carbon-coated aluminum foil improves electronic conductivity and adhesion, enhancing the accuracy of material and electrode evaluations.
Trade-offs
- Pre-Use Vacuum Baking Required: Optimal electrode dryness necessitates a 12-hour vacuum bake at 100°C, adding preparation time and requiring compatible vacuum oven infrastructure.
- Single-Sided Coating Limitation: The single-sided coating design may necessitate additional assembly steps or stacking for full-cell configurations where double-sided coatings are typical.
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