300 um Customizable Acetylene Black-Based Carbon Electrode Sheet for Primary Batteries
Acetylene black is a conductive carbon material. This product is a preformed, PTFE-bonded acetylene black-based carbon electrode sheet supplied in roll form, rather than loose acetylene black powder. This ready-to-use sheet is supplied for laboratory cell assembly and material evaluation in the listed 300 um, 50-300 mm width, 10.2 +/- 0.5 mg/cm2 areal density configuration.
Material Characteristics
- Acetylene black-based carbon phase with PTFE binder
- Flexible roll-form sheet for downstream electrode preparation
- Customizable width with thickness-specific areal and compaction density
Typical Research Uses
Use for primary-battery research requiring a preformed carbon electrode sheet, including Li-SOCl2-related work where the selected model is specified for that chemistry, and for downstream current-collector lamination workflows.
How to Read This Configuration
Select by thickness, width, areal density, compaction density, acetylene black content, PTFE content, tensile strength, and required roll quantity.
- Areal density: 10.2 +/- 0.5 mg/cm2 is the listed mass per unit sheet area for this roll-form carbon electrode.
- Compaction density: 0.34 +/- 0.01 g/cm3 is a physical electrode parameter. Interpret it with loading, thickness, porosity, and the source measurement method.
- Acetylene black content: Up to 95% is the listed carbon-material content for this sheet.
- PTFE content: From 5% is the listed binder content for the roll-form sheet.
- Tensile strength: >5 N is the listed mechanical specification for handling and downstream preparation.
| Product Specification | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | PTFE-Bonded Roll-Form Carbon Electrode Sheet |
| Material System | Acetylene Black-Based Carbon / PTFE |
| Intended Battery Application | Primary Battery Research |
| Thickness | 300 um |
| Available Width | 50-300 mm |
| Tensile Strength | >5 N |
| Areal Density | 10.2 +/- 0.5 mg/cm2 |
| Compaction Density | 0.34 +/- 0.01 g/cm3 |
| Acetylene Black Content | Up to 95% |
| PTFE Content | From 5% |
| Custom Width Control | +/- 0.3 mm |
| SKU | AF-MA-B-ABFM-T300-W300 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Custom configuration | Custom Battery Electrode Coating Service | Custom research electrode configuration and coating support |
This preformed carbon electrode sheet requires controlled drying prior to cell assembly to remove residual moisture. The sheet must be handled in a clean, dry environment to prevent mechanical damage and contamination that could compromise electrode performance.
- Drying Requirement: Dry the electrode sheet at 90-100°C for 12-24 hours before cell assembly to ensure removal of adsorbed moisture.
- Handling Environment: Use a clean, dry handling environment after drying to avoid recontamination and moisture uptake.
- Mechanical Integrity: Avoid bending, scratching, or deforming the sheet during cutting, punching, transfer, and stacking to prevent structural defects.
- Contamination Control: Prevent contact with oils, dust, or other particulates that could introduce impurities into the battery assembly.
This procedure outlines the drying and handling steps required to prepare the carbon electrode sheet for primary battery cell assembly. Proper execution ensures electrode integrity and consistent electrochemical performance.
Required Equipment: Drying oven, Electrode punch or cutter
- Dry the electrode sheet
Dry the electrode sheet at 90-100°C for 12-24 hours to remove adsorbed moisture. - Transfer to clean environment
Transfer the dried sheet to a clean, dry handling environment to prevent recontamination. - Cut to dimensions
Cut or punch the sheet to the required dimensions without bending or scratching the surface. - Stack electrodes
Stack the prepared electrodes carefully to avoid contamination and mechanical damage.
What is the recommended drying protocol for this acetylene black-based carbon electrode sheet before cell assembly?
Dry the electrode sheet at 90-100 °C for 12-24 hours before cell assembly. Use a clean, dry handling environment after drying to prevent moisture reabsorption.
Can this roll-form carbon electrode sheet be used for Li-SOCl2 primary battery research?
Yes, this acetylene black-based carbon electrode sheet is intended for primary-battery research, including Li-SOCl2-related work where the selected model is specified for that chemistry. It is a preformed, PTFE-bonded roll-form sheet suitable for downstream current-collector lamination workflows.
What are the critical handling precautions to avoid damaging the electrode sheet during preparation?
Avoid bending, scratching, or contaminating the coated surface during cutting, punching, transfer, and stacking. The sheet has a tensile strength >5 N, indicating moderate mechanical robustness, but careful handling is required to maintain electrode integrity.
This 300 µm acetylene black-based, PTFE-bonded carbon electrode sheet provides a preformed roll format for primary battery research, with up to 95% carbon content and customizable width, but requires strict drying (12-24 h at 90-100°C) and careful handling due to low tensile strength.
Positive
- Preformed roll eliminates powder handling: Supplied as a flexible roll-form sheet rather than loose acetylene black powder, enabling consistent electrode fabrication and reducing airborne contamination in dry-room or glovebox workflows.
- High carbon content for conductivity: Acetylene black content up to 95% ensures excellent electronic conductivity, critical for primary-battery cathode performance in Li-SOCl2 and similar chemistries.
- Customizable width with tight tolerance: Available width from 50-300 mm with ±0.3 mm control allows direct integration into lab-scale cell hardware without additional slitting or trimming steps.
Trade-offs
- Mandatory extended drying step: The electrode sheet requires drying at 90-100°C for 12-24 hours before cell assembly, adding preparation time and necessitating a temperature-controlled oven with appropriate moisture control.
- Low mechanical strength limits handling: With a tensile strength >5 N, the PTFE-bonded sheet is mechanically delicate; bending, scratching, or contamination during cutting, punching, and transfer must be strictly avoided to maintain electrode integrity.
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