Lanthanum Strontium Cobalt Oxide Powder I, D50 0.2-0.4 μm, 1 kg | ATOMFAIRProduct Type: SOC electrode and electronic material powder
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This powder is moisture-sensitive and must be stored in a dry environment with containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture uptake and contamination. Moisture content must be controlled below 1 wt.% to avoid defect formation during drying and firing steps.
- Moisture sensitivity: Store in a dry environment and keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture uptake and contamination.
- Defect prevention: Control moisture content below 1 wt.% to reduce defect formation during drying and firing.
- Slurry stability: Maintain narrow particle size distribution during slurry preparation to ensure uniform film deposition and prevent agglomeration.
How does the D50 particle size range of 0.2–0.4 μm affect the sintering behavior and electrochemical performance of this La₀.₆Sr₀.₄CoO₃₋δ powder in intermediate-temperature solid oxide cells?
The fine particle size (D50 0.2–0.4 μm) facilitates low-temperature sintering and yields a high triple-phase-boundary density, both critical for enhancing oxygen exchange kinetics in intermediate-temperature SOFC/SOEC electrodes. The controlled narrow size distribution also ensures uniform slurry formulation and consistent film deposition, which directly supports reproducible electrochemical performance.
What are the specific formulation requirements for processing this La₀.₆Sr₀.₄CoO₃₋δ powder into a screen-printable cathode paste?
The powder's narrow size distribution and high specific surface area (8–12 m²/g) enable excellent dispersion stability for uniform slurry formulation. Moisture content below 1 wt.% is required to prevent defect formation during drying and firing, and the material's phase-pure perovskite structure, achieved via co-precipitation, ensures consistent paste rheology and sintered layer properties.
What storage conditions are critical to maintain the performance of this ATOMFAIR® lanthanum strontium cobalt oxide powder?
The powder must be stored in a dry environment with containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture uptake and contamination. The product's low moisture specification (<1 wt.%) is essential for preserving its dispersion stability and catalytic activity, as absorbed moisture can introduce defects during subsequent processing and firing steps.
This La0.6Sr0.4CoO3-δ perovskite powder with controlled D50 0.2–0.4 μm and specific surface area 8–12 m²/g is optimized for intermediate-temperature solid oxide cell electrodes, offering phase-pure structure from co-precipitation synthesis and low moisture content for reproducible screen-printed cathode layers.
Positive
- High catalytic activity via fine particle size: Particle size D50 of 0.2–0.4 μm coupled with specific surface area of 8–12 m²/g promotes rapid oxygen exchange kinetics, enhancing electrochemical performance in SOC electrodes.
- Phase-pure structure from co-precipitation: Co-precipitation synthesis eliminates impurity phases, ensuring reproducible cell performance and consistent electrochemical behavior across batches.
Trade-offs
- Requires strict dry storage environment: To maintain moisture content below 1 wt.%, the powder must be stored in a dry environment and containers kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture uptake and contamination.
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