System Applications
Lithium-ion Battery Development Glovebox Systems
Inert designs and manufactures Glovebox Systems with integrated components to allow research and development of Lithium-ion batteries under a completely inert, oxygen and moisture-free atmosphere.
The integration of key components such as ovens, hydraulic presses, video microscopes, solvent purification systems, and electrical feedthroughs to interface with battery testing equipment allow the researcher to produce and test battery device structures under the highest quality inert atmosphere.
Inert partners with many leading manufacturers of equipment for battery research and development to ensure that the end product is of the highest quality. Inert glove boxes make Lithium-ion batteries possible.
Benefits of using INERT Gloveboxes:
- Safety: Working with Li, which is highly reactive, can lead to hazard. A purified glove box minimizes the risk of chemical reactions that could lead to explosions or fires.
- Material Protection: Argon, being an inert gas, protects lithium from oxidation, hydration, and the formation of nitrides, ensuring its chemical and physical properties are preserved.
- Precise Manipulation: Integrated gloves allow for accurate and safe handling of lithium and other substances under controlled conditions, which is crucial for Li-ion battery Production process (assembling and disassembling).
Examples of Applications:
– Battery Manufacturing: INERT’s Gloveboxes are widely used in the lithium battery industry, where purity and the absence of moisture are critical for battery quality and performance.
– Laboratory Research: In chemical and physical research labs, where Li is used in experiments, glove boxes provide a safe working environment.
– Metallurgical Industry: In processes related to producing lithium-containing alloys, the controlled atmosphere in a glove box prevents unwanted chemical reactions.
INERT’s High-Efficiency Gloveboxes for working with argon and lithium are essential tools for ensuring safety and quality in many industrial and research applications. They effectively protect lithium from harmful reactions with the surrounding atmosphere, which is crucial for maintaining its properties and ensuring safe work conditions.