Materials Characterization

Reliable batteries depend on control across the entire value chain—from raw materials to end-of-life. Upstream, cathodes, anodes, electrolytes, and separators must meet strict purity and structural standards, as even minor impurities can impact safety, performance, and lifetime. In the midstream stage, the focus shifts to homogeneity and electrochemical validation as materials are transformed into cells, modules, and packs, requiring tools that accurately assess real-world performance. Downstream, integrated battery systems must meet demanding application and regulatory requirements while supporting recycling and sustainability, ensuring long-term reliability and the recovery of valuable materials. HORIBA’s material characterization techniques help ensure quality throughout the entire value chain.

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is a non-destructive elemental analytical technique to identify what elements are contained and to determine how much concentration of the elements are contained in a material based on the fluorescence X-ray signals emitted from a material.

Particle size has a profound effect on many product properties, from the impact of flavorings on food to the behavior of concrete in buildings. Such a wide range of applications requires a wide range of analyzers.

ICP-OES spectrometers measure the concentration of elements from ppb to % using de-excitation of atoms and ions in a plasma. The robustness of our Ultima ICP spectrometers makes them ideal for applications common to mining, chemicals manufacture, salt production, wear metals in oil analysis, petrochemical, metallurgical production and precious metal refining.

Correlative microscopy is the combination of multiple modalities performed on the same sample. The results produced emphasize the strengths of each modality while offsetting their individual limitations.

Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectrometers (GDOES) provide depth profiling of separators and electrodes; detects harmful element migration and SEI layer properties.

The composition of constituent elements has a significant impact on the properties and performance of metals and solid materials.

The EMIA-Pro Carbon/Sulfur Analyzer provides exceptional accuracy, streamlined maintenance and user-friendly software enhancements that enable efficient measurements

The NEW SA-9650 series of surface area analyzers provides convenience, remarkable measurement speed, and very low cost-per-analysis for a wide variety of materials.