Description
ATOMFAIR® NVP-S05 SODIUM VANADIUM PHOSPHATE ELECTRODE SHEETRESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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This electrode sheet contains sodium vanadium phosphate (NVP), which is moisture-sensitive and toxic upon inhalation or ingestion. Storage must be under inert atmosphere in a sealed container away from heat and open flame to prevent degradation and safety hazards.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Exposure to ambient air will cause rapid degradation of the NVP active material and carbon coating, compromising electrochemical performance.
- Toxicity Precautions: Vanadium compounds are hazardous; always handle in a fume hood with appropriate PPE including nitrile gloves and safety goggles.
- Temperature Constraint: Store below 25°C to prevent thermal decomposition of the electrode coating and maintain structural integrity.
- Substrate Handling: The carbon-coated aluminum foil current collector is delicate and prone to tearing; avoid bending or creasing during handling.
- Contamination Risk: Keep the coated surface protected from dust, oils, and other particulates that can introduce unwanted side reactions in electrochemical cells.
This procedure outlines steps to safely handle and prepare the NVP-S05 cathode sheet for coin cell or pouch cell assembly. Proper inert atmosphere and contamination control are critical to achieve consistent electrochemical results.
Required Equipment: Argon-filled glovebox with oxygen and moisture sensors, Ceramic scissors or precision cutter, Polypropylene or PTFE tweezers, Vacuum oven
- Inspect
Inspect the electrode sheet for visible defects such as delamination, pinholes, or tears before handling. - Transfer to Glovebox
Transfer the electrode sheet into an inert atmosphere glovebox to prevent moisture and oxygen exposure. - Cut Electrode
Cut the sheet to the desired electrode dimensions using a sharp, non-metallic cutter to avoid short-circuit risks. - Dry Electrode
Place the cut electrodes in a vacuum oven to remove residual solvent from the wet coating process. - Store
Store the dried electrodes in the glovebox under inert atmosphere until electrochemical cell assembly.
How does the 13 mg/cm² coating density of the NVP-S05 electrode affect the areal capacity and rate performance in sodium-ion coin cells?
The 13 mg/cm² coating density yields an areal capacity of approximately 1.43 mAh/cm² based on the specified 110 mAh/g specific capacity. This loading level is optimized for laboratory testing, as the uniform wet-process coating ensures mass loading consistency for reliable electrochemical performance analysis without compromising the ionic transport required for high-fidelity evaluation.
Is the carbon-coated aluminum foil substrate of the NVP-S05 compatible with both half-cell and full-cell sodium-ion configurations?
Yes, the carbon-coated aluminum foil substrate (12+0.5+0.5 μm thickness, 3.63 mg/cm² areal density) provides excellent electrical contact and is standard for NVP cathodes in half-cell and full-cell sodium-ion battery testing. The single-sided coating area of 150×110 mm allows easy punching into standard electrode discs for coin cells or pouch cells, and the 92% active material ratio ensures consistent sodium-ion kinetics across configurations.
What is the recommended pre-drying protocol for NVP-S05 electrode sheets before cell assembly?
The NVP-S05 must be baked under vacuum at 100°C for 12 hours to remove residual solvent and moisture prior to cell assembly. This treatment is critical to maintain electrochemical performance and prevent parasitic reactions, as stated in the product's important notice. The electrode sheets should be stored in a dry environment after drying to preserve their integrity for sodium-ion R&D testing.
The NVP-S05 electrode sheet offers a high active material ratio of 92% with 13 mg/cm² loading on carbon-coated aluminum foil, optimized for sodium-ion R&D. However, users must plan for pre-drying under vacuum and account for single-sided coating in cell design.
Positive
- High active material loading: The 92% active material ratio with 13 mg/cm² areal density provides high capacity density for reliable sodium-ion kinetics in lab testing.
- Carbon-coated aluminum foil substrate: The carbon-coated current collector enhances electrical contact and long-term cycling stability, as specified for advanced substrate technology.
Trade-offs
- Pre-drying under vacuum required: The product must be baked for 12 hours at 100°C under vacuum before use to remove moisture, adding a handling step essential for performance.
- Single-sided coating restricts cell assembly: The single-sided coating design requires twice as many electrode sheets for full-cell configurations, impacting cell design and assembly complexity.
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.
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