Description
46120 SODIUM-ION Cylindrical Battery Series | ATOMFAIR (4-Pack)COMMERCIAL GRADE · PRODUCTION
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TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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These cylindrical sodium-ion cells are highly sensitive to ambient moisture and oxygen, requiring strict inert gas glovebox or anhydrous dry-room storage to prevent capacity degradation. All handling must avoid secondary contamination before experimental thermal validation.
- Atmosphere Sensitivity: Cells must be stored and handled under an inert gas atmosphere (e.g., argon glovebox) or in an anhydrous dry-room to prevent degradation from ambient exposure.
- Contamination Prevention: Avoid contact with any materials that could introduce secondary contamination, as this may affect electrochemical performance and capacity retention.
- Temperature Control: Cells must be equilibrated to the experimental temperature under controlled conditions before thermal validation.
- Packaging Integrity: Sealed protective industrial grid boxes must remain intact until cells are transferred to the controlled environment.
These steps describe the safe handling and pre-conditioning of the sodium-ion cells prior to experimental deployment. Execute all steps in an inert gas glovebox or dry-room to maintain cell integrity.
Required Equipment: Inert gas glovebox (argon recommended)
- Inspect Packaging
Inspect the sealed protective grid box for any physical damage or breach before transfer. - Transfer to Controlled Atmosphere
Transfer the entire package into the inert gas glovebox or dry-room without opening. - Equilibrate
Allow the package to equilibrate to the controlled atmosphere for a minimum of 30 minutes. - Verify Atmosphere
Confirm that the glovebox or dry-room conditions are within acceptable limits for moisture and oxygen. - Open Packaging
Open the packaging and carefully remove the cells using clean, non-metallic tools. - Place Cells on Tray
Place cells on a clean, static-dissipative tray within the controlled atmosphere for further handling. - Proceed with Testing
Proceed with experimental setup, cell testing, or integration under inert atmosphere.
What are the key performance differences between the high-rate AF46120NA01 and high-capacity AF46120NA02 sodium-ion cells?
The AF46120NA01 (12 Ah) supports a 5C charge and 15C discharge rate with over 3000 cycles to 70% capacity, optimized for high-power applications. The AF46120NA02 (16.8 Ah) offers higher energy density but lower rate capability (3C charge, 6C discharge) and slightly reduced cycle life of over 2500 cycles. The choice depends on whether the research prioritizes rate capability or capacity.
Can these sodium-ion cylindrical cells be integrated into existing lithium-ion battery testing and prototyping platforms?
Yes, but users must adjust voltage cutoffs and cycling protocols because the nominal voltage is 2.9 V or 3.0 V, lower than typical lithium-ion chemistries. The cells are designed as research-grade baseline controls for pack prototyping, so they are compatible with standard cylindrical cell holders and cyclers provided the voltage range is accommodated. Internal resistance is minimized to ensure consistent performance across testing variables.
What storage and handling conditions are required to prevent degradation of these sodium-ion cells before use?
These cells are highly sensitive to ambient exposure and must be stored and handled under inert gas glovebox conditions or anhydrous dry-room environments prior to experimental thermal validation. Failure to do so can cause capacity degradation from secondary contamination. The packaging is sealed protective industrial grid boxes, but once opened, strict moisture and oxygen control is necessary.
The ATOMFAIR AF46120NA series sodium-ion cells offer two distinct variations for battery prototyping, balancing high-rate performance (12 Ah, 15C discharge) and high-capacity (16.8 Ah, 6C discharge) with consistent material purity, but require strict anhydrous handling to maintain electrochemical integrity.
Positive
- Homogeneous material purity: Uniform elemental distribution across sodium matrix crystals ensures cell-to-cell consistency for reliable experimental validation.
- Enhanced operational efficiency: Superior electrochemical performance boosting transfer kinetics and power delivery at targeted C-rates.
Trade-offs
- Ambient exposure sensitivity: Cells are highly sensitive to ambient exposure and require strict inert gas glovebox or anhydrous dry-room handling to prevent capacity degradation.
- Rate-capacity trade-off: The high-rate variant (12 Ah, 5C/15C) and high-capacity variant (16.8 Ah, 3C/6C) require application-specific selection; no single cell offers both maximum rate and maximum capacity.
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.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD excl. heavy equipment). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).
