ECC-Opto-Gas

Test cell for optical characterization of gas diffusion electrodes in metal-air batteries.

The ECC-Opto-Gas is an in-situ test cell for the optical characterization of gas diffusion electrodes (GDE) in metal-air batteries. The cell features a sapphire window with a meander-shaped flow field, which can be purged with gas during charge/discharge. The ECC-Opto-Gas can be mounted on the stage of almost any light or Raman microscope in order to “look” through the transparent window onto the backside of the GDE. The cell is equipped for use with aprotic organic electrolytes.

ECC-Opto-Gas overview

Features

In-situ test cell for the optical characterization of gas diffusion electrodes (GDE) in aprotic organic electrolytes.

Minimized dimensions suitable for light and Raman microscopes working in the refl ective mode

The cell stack, with the GDE on top, is placed below a sapphire window with a meander-shaped flow field. This way, the microscope is “looking” through the window onto the backside of the GDE.

During charge/ discharge, a gentle stream of gas may be purged along the flow field. This way the electrochemical conversion taking place at the backside of the gas diffusion electrode can be observed.

Materials in electrolyte contact are stainless steel 1.4404, PPS and PE.

The disc-shaped GDE can have a diameter of up to 11 mm. The inspection area diameter is 10 mm.

Cell assembly and electrolyte filling may be carried out inside a glove box. Once sealed, the cell may be operated outside the box at ambient atmosphere.

Small and defined electrolyte volume down to 0.04 cm3.

Connection to potentiostat/battery tester via 2 mm banana sockets

Temperature operation range -20 to +70°C

Specifications
Height 21.3 mm
Width 75 mm
Depth 66.5 mm
Electrode diameter 12 mm
Electrolyte volume min. 0.04 ml
Separator diameter 12.5 mm
Weight 340 g
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Component Order no.
ECC-Opto-Gas test cell
PTFE Plug, assy, (2 pcs) ECC1-00-0130-B
Electrode feed wire OPTO, assy (Ni), (2 pcs) ECC1-00-0010-S
Sealing foil ECC1-00-0292-A
Transfer line syringe (5 ml) for vacuum filling ECC1-01-0001-A
Glass fiber separator 12.5 mm x 0.26 mm ECC1-01-0012-O/X
Nut (2 pcs) ECC1-00-0125-A
Ferrule 1.6 (2 pcs) ECC1-00-0029-E
O-Ring 1.5 mm x 2 mm (2 pcs) DIC9007
O-Ring 34 mm x 2 mm DIC9054
O-Ring 15 mm x 2 mm DIC9052
O-Ring 22 mm x 1 mm DIC9053
Torque screw driver, 0.38 Nm WZG9023
Bit, ¼”, TX8 WZG9022
Tweezer antiacid / stainless (pointed) WZG9020
Assembly aid (ECC-Opto-Gas) ECC1-00-0341-A

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Video

Assembly of the ECC-Opto-Gas optical test cell

Watch this video to learn how to assemble the ECC-Opto-Gas. This test cell specializes in the optical characterization of gas diffusion electrodes in metal-air batteries.
Dr. Matthias Hahn will guide you through all necessary steps, including pre-assembly and leak testing, cell filling and final assembly in the glove box environment.

Watch and download more of our videos on our video page.

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