X-ray Particle Contaminant Analyzer EA8000A
EA8000A enables rapid detection and elemental identification of metal particles approximately 20 µm in diameter found in the electrode plates of fuel cells and lithium ion rechargeable batteries.
Metal particle contamination in electrode materials, separators of fuel cells, and lithium ion rechargeable batteries causes heat and fire and decreases battery capacity and lifetime. When the measurement parameters are set, the EA8000A automatically captures X-ray images, detects, and identifies metal particles, enhancing the efficiency of failure analysis and testing.
Features
20 um Particles Detected in Samples 250 x 200 mm in Just a Few Minutes
Conventional X-ray CT systems require about 10 hours to detect metal particles 20 µm in diameter in battery electrode plates 250 × 200 mm (about B4-size).
Hitachi High-Tech Science developed a new particle inspection technology, in combination with the X-ray transmission method, resulting in greatly reduced imaging time. Detection time can be reduced to 3 to 10 minutes, more than 100 times shorter than conventional times.
Automatic Particle Detection by Image Processing
EA8000A conducts high-speed image processing and detects particle position automatically over the entire 250 mm × 200 mm area using X-Ray image capture.
Automatic Elemental Identification of the Detected Particle
Fluorescent X-ray mapping at the particle location and automatic elemental identification can be performed.
Identification of Metal Particles in Battery Electrode plates
Conventional instruments are only able to identify metal particles 20 um in diameter when the particles are on the surface of the electrode plates. Signals from embedded metal particles are very small due to the absorption by the surrounding sample material. The EA8000A uses unique, focused X-ray optics to identify the elements in metal particles deeper within electrode plates and organic films.
All-in-one Instrument for Higher Efficiency
Detection speed and metal contaminants identification can be done with much shorter time than conventional instruments. An X-ray imaging unit, fluorescent X-ray analyzer, and optical microscope are integrated into one system and linked to provide results automatically. The operator can simply place a sample and make measurements, resulting in efficient work and high throughput.
Specifications
| Particle Size | Down to 20 µm |
|---|---|
| Detection Time | Approximately 3 to 10 minutes(imaging 250 × 200 mm) |
| Elemental Analysis Time | Approximately 1 to 4 minutes per detection (subject to change depending on element and particle size) |
| Elements | Atomic nos. 12 (Mg) to 92 (U) |
| Sample State | Solid / Powder |
| Maximum Sample Size | 250(W) x 200(D) x 0 to 50(H) mm |
| X-ray Tube (XRF Analyzer) |
Small Air-cooled X-ray tube Voltage: 45 kV Current: 900 µA |
| X-ray Angle (XRF Analyzer) |
Bottom-up Irradiation |
| Beam Size (XRF Analyzer) |
30 µm |
| Fluorescent X-ray Detector | Vortex® (SDD) *No liquid nitrogen required |
| X-ray Tube (X-ray transmission) |
Water-cooled X-ray tube |
| Transmitted X-ray Detector | Area image sensor |
| Sample Observation | High resolution lens and CCD camera |
| Controller | Desktop and 19" TFT monitor |
| Automatic Particle Analysis | X-Ray Imaging, metal particle detection, and elemental identification can be performed automatically. |
| Particle Size Measurement | Detected particle size (projected area) can be measured automatically using X-Ray Image. |
| Data Process | Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word |
| Safety Mechamism | Door interlock, Crash protection, Instrument self-diagnosis |
| Power requirements | AC200 V to 240 V ±10% Single Phase, 20 A |
Options
- Signal Tower
- Cooling Water Circulation System
* "Microsoft", "Excel" and "Word" are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
* Vortex is a registered trademark of Hitachi High-Tech Science America, Inc. in the United States and a registered trademark of Hitachi High-Tech Science Corporation in Japan.
