Battery Materials Analysis for Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Recycling
Carbon, Sulfur, Oxygen & Nitrogen Analysis for Battery Materials
Battery materials analysis requires precision, repeatability, and defensible methods. From lithium-ion battery manufacturing and EV component quality control to black mass recycling and graphite purity testing, accurate material characterization directly impacts performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
For decades, LECO has delivered trusted analytical solutions across energy sectors including coal, petroleum, and nuclear. That expertise now supports lithium battery testing, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) analysis, carbon and sulfur analysis in battery materials, and elemental analysis for advanced battery chemistries.
Our methods align with recognized industry standards to ensure reliable and reproducible results:
- ASTM C561 and ASTM C562: With modifications for macro TGA analysis to determine moisture and ash in battery materials (graphite).
These standardized and adapted approaches provide confidence in quality control, raw material verification, and recycling workflows across the battery lifecycle.
Our core analytical solutions include:
- Purity & Quality Control (SC832DR): High-precision carbon and sulfur analysis to detect trace contaminants in anodes, cathode precursors, and critical battery materials.
- Sustainability & Black Mass Recycling Analysis (TGA801): Automated moisture and ash analysis to support recovery optimization, sustainability initiatives, and process control.
- Analysis for Advanced Battery Chemistries (CS744/CS844/ON836): Reliable testing for LFP, Li-NMC, and next-generation materials in both production and R&D environments.
Let us empower your lab with rapid, reliable results and the unmatched service and support we’re known for. Explore our resources below to see how LECO can help you meet your battery materials industry demands with confidence.
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Effective Utilization of GC and GCxGC in Battery Materials
Effective Utilization of GC and GCxGC in Battery Materials
Join William Collin, Senior Researcher at General Motors Battery R&D, to discuss proven strategies for using GC and GCxGC to achieve reliable results in battery materials characterization.
Choosing Between Combustion Analysis and ICP Spectroscopy
Choosing Between Combustion Analysis and ICP Spectroscopy
Compare key differences and use cases where combustion offers speed and savings over ICP spectroscopy.
Aprovechando al máximo el análisis de materiales de baterías: Optimización de las técnicas de combustión de carbono/azufre
Aprovechando al máximo el análisis de materiales de baterías: Optimización de las técnicas de combustión de carbono/azufre
See how rapid carbon and sulfur determination optimizes cathode quality control to help you keep pace with the surging global demand for lithium-ion batteries.
Characterization of Graphite and Black Mass Recycled Battery Materials
Characterization of Graphite and Black Mass Recycled Battery Materials
Discover how elemental analysis supports sustainable energy storage and the recovery of critical battery components.
Integrated Characterization Solutions for Advanced Battery Materials
Integrated Characterization Solutions for Advanced Battery Materials
Combining elemental, thermal, and microstructural analysis catches small material defects early, protecting battery performance and preventing costly failures.
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Analyze Battery Materials for Carbon and Sulfur with SC832DR
Analyze Battery Materials for Carbon and Sulfur with SC832DR
Carbon determination in Lithium Iron Phosphate is important as the Carbon content directly impacts the performance of this battery material. In addition, emerging battery technologies can take advantage of improved Sulfur utilization when LiFePO4 is used as an additive, making Sulfur determination in the base material an important quality control parameter.
Determination of Moisture and Ash in Carbon-Based Battery Materials
Determination of Moisture and Ash in Carbon-Based Battery Materials
Monitoring moisture and ash in graphite and carbon-based battery materials is essential for maximizing Lithium-ion battery performance and safety. The LECO TGA801 uses thermogravimetric analysis to measure mass changes, providing precise data for quality control and material optimization.
Carbon and Sulfur Analysis for Graphite Battery Anodes
Carbon and Sulfur Analysis for Graphite Battery Anodes
High-purity graphite is essential for lithium-ion battery performance, as carbon content and sulfur impurities directly impact electrical conductivity and efficiency. Accurate carbon and sulfur determination supports quality control of carbon-based anode materials.
Determining Carbon and Sulfur in Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries
Determining Carbon and Sulfur in Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries
Carbon determination in Lithium Iron Phosphate is important as the Carbon content directly impacts the performance of this battery material. In addition, emerging battery technologies can take advantage of improved Sulfur utilization when LiFePO₄ is used as an additive, making Sulfur determination in the base material an important quality control parameter. The LECO CS744 enables…
Determination of Oxygen and Nitrogen in Graphite and Carbon-Based Battery Materials
Determination of Oxygen and Nitrogen in Graphite and Carbon-Based Battery Materials
Accurate determination of oxygen and nitrogen in graphite and carbon-based battery materials is critical for optimizing electrochemical performance, stability, and lifecycle. Using inert gas fusion with infrared and thermal conductivity detection, these elements are measured precisely to support quality control and advanced battery material development.
Determining Sulfur and Carbon in Li-NMC Battery Materials
Determining Sulfur and Carbon in Li-NMC Battery Materials
Carbon determination in lithium nickel manganese cobalt (Li-NMC) cathode materials is critical because carbon content directly influences electrical conductivity and overall battery performance. In addition, emerging battery technologies leverage improved sulfur utilization when Li-NMC is used as an additive, making accurate sulfur determination in the base material an essential quality control parameter. Accurate determination of…
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