Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Residues Analysis
EMSL Analytical, Inc. provides testing for lithium-ion battery fire residues in the Materials Science Laboratory. The major chemical components in lithium-ion batteries (LIB’s) are:
- Lithium combined with a metal oxide (for cathode)
- Lithium + Cobalt Oxide
- Lithium + [Nickel + Cobalt+ Aluminum] Oxides
- Lithium + [Nickel + Cobalt+ Manganese] Oxides
- Lithium + [Nickel + Cobalt+ Manganese+ Aluminum] Oxides
- Lithium + [Aluminum + Titanium] Phosphate (alternative for cathode)
- Silicon-Carbon or Graphite (for anode)
- Lithium Hexafluorophosphate LiPF6 (electrolyte)
- Fluoropolymers (as binders)
- Polymers (as separator)
| Analyte | Method | Sampling Guide and Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Li | ICP-MS |
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| Ni, Co, Mn, Al, Ti, P | ICP-MS |
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| Fluoride | IC |
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| Hydrofluoric Acid/HF | IC |
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Note: It is suggested to start the lithium-ion battery fire residue investigation with lithium as target analyte because it is not a common element in the environment. For a more comprehensive investigation, analysis for additional metals and fluoride/HF should be added.
Contact John Passero jpassero@emsl.com for pricing.
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