Batteries

Wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) enables precise control of composition ratios and trace impurities in battery materials. From cathodes and anodes to electrolytes and raw materials, it supports reliable performance from R&D through mass production.

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Ensuring quality across the battery value chain

WDXRF has been applied across the full range of battery materials, with studies highlighting how composition control and impurity monitoring directly support performance, safety, and reliability.

  • Cathode materials (NMC, LFP): Accurate tracking of composition ratios ensures targeted capacity and long cycle life.
  • Anode materials (graphite, silicon): Detection of metallic impurities helps prevent degradation and side reactions.
  • Solid electrolytes (e.g., argyrodite): Elemental balance is closely tied to ionic conductivity and stability.
  • Raw materials (nickel ores): Early-stage characterization reduces variability in downstream processes.

The application notes below provide real measurement data from these representative cases. Together, they demonstrate the versatility of WDXRF for both R&D and quality assurance across the battery value chain.

Application notes

Cathode materials: Composition and impurity analysis
XRF1131 - Standardless FP Analysis of Lithium-ion Battery Cathode Material LiFePO₄ by ZSX Primus IV Read Application Note
BATT1006 - Impurity Analysis for NCM Cathode Material Read Application Note
BATT1005 - Main Component Analysis for NCM Cathode Material Read Application Note
BATT1004 - Composition Analysis for Nickel Laterite Read Application Note
Anode materials: Impurity control and performance
BATT1007 - Impurity Analysis for Graphite Anodes Read Application Note
BATT1008 - Impurity Analysis for Silicon Metal Anode Material Read Application Note
Solid electrolytes: solid electrolytes
BATT1021 - Composition Analysis for Argyrodite-Based Sulfide Solid Electrolyte Material Read Application Note
Raw materials: Upstream elemental characterization
BATT1004 - Composition Analysis for Nickel Laterite Read Application Note
Additional application notes
XRF1131 - Standardless FP Analysis of Lithium-ion Battery Cathode Material LiFePO₄ by ZSX Primus IV Read Application Note
BATT1021 - Composition Analysis for Argyrodite-Based Sulfide Solid Electrolyte Material Read Application Note
BATT1008 - Impurity Analysis for Silicon Metal Anode Material Read Application Note
BATT1007 - Impurity Analysis for Graphite Anodes Read Application Note
BATT1006 - Impurity Analysis for NCM Cathode Material Read Application Note
BATT1005 - Main Component Analysis for NCM Cathode Material Read Application Note
BATT0004 - Chemical Composition Analysis of NMC Cathode Read Application Note
BATT1004 - Composition Analysis for Nickel Laterite Read Application Note
BATT0001 - Battery Material Development Read Application Note

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