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S4R SolidScan™ T Series

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The S4R SolidScan-T Series is a compact three-electrode compression cell developed for electrode-resolved electrochemical characterization of all-solid-state battery materials, interfaces, and complete cell assemblies.

In a conventional two-electrode cell, the measured voltage includes contributions from both the working electrode and the counter electrode. The SolidScan-T incorporates a dedicated central reference connection which, when used with a suitably selected and sufficiently stable reference element, supports separate monitoring of the two main electrode potentials during galvanostatic cycling and electrochemical impedance measurements.

Its Ø10 mm architecture combines opposed compression pistons, hardened stainless steel 410 construction, hard chromium surface protection, PEEK electrical insulation, static FKM sample-chamber seals, and separate silicone sealing elements around the third-electrode plate. The fully disassemblable cell has external dimensions of 58 × 58 × 52 mm, a nominal mass of 650 g, and supports nominal preparatory pressures of up to 400 MPa using an external laboratory press.

The standard configuration is supplied with a stainless-steel reference contact. A gold reference contact or another customer-specified material may be integrated according to the intended electrochemical system. The stability and interpretation of the measured reference potential depend on the selected material, cell chemistry, stack configuration, and experimental preparation.

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Three-Electrode All-Solid-State Test Cell

S4R SolidScan‑T Series

Compact Three-Electrode Compression Cell for Advanced Solid-State Battery Research

The S4R SolidScan‑T Series is a compact three-electrode compression cell developed for electrode-resolved electrochemical characterization of all-solid-state battery materials, interfaces, and complete cell assemblies.

Its Ø10 mm architecture combines opposed compression pistons, a dedicated central reference connection, hardened stainless steel 410 construction, hard chromium surface protection, PEEK electrical insulation, and a tested static sealing system.

Sample Diameter
Ø10 mm
Cell Dimensions
58 × 58 × 52 mm
Nominal Cell Mass
650 g
Preparatory Pressure
Up to 400 MPa*
Product Highlights

Electrode-resolved measurements in a compact compression platform

Designed for controlled assembly, separate electrode-potential monitoring, impedance investigations, and repeatable laboratory use.

01
Three-Electrode Configuration
Separate working-, counter-, and reference-electrode connections support electrode-specific potential measurements.
02
Central Reference Connection
A dedicated reference contact reaches the intermediate region of the solid-electrolyte stack.
03
High-Pressure Preparation
An external laboratory press can apply a nominal preparatory pressure of up to 400 MPa.
04
Fully Disassemblable
The modular construction provides direct access to the sample chamber, pistons, seals, and reference-contact assembly.
01
Three-Electrode Measurement Principle

Discriminate the contributions of the two main electrodes

In a conventional two-electrode cell, the measured voltage includes contributions from both the working electrode and the counter electrode. Their individual electrochemical behavior therefore cannot be distinguished from the overall cell voltage alone.

The SolidScan‑T introduces a dedicated reference connection intended for high-impedance potential measurement. When used with a suitably selected and sufficiently stable reference element, the configuration supports separate monitoring of the working- and counter-electrode potentials relative to the reference.

WE
Working Electrode
CE
Counter Electrode
RE
Reference Electrode
02
Cell Architecture

Opposed compression with an intermediate reference interface

The all-solid-state stack is assembled between upper and lower compression pistons. The dedicated reference contact reaches the intermediate region of the stack, with solid electrolyte positioned on both sides of the reference interface.

During preparation, an external laboratory press applies the required compaction force. After removal from the press, the fastening screws maintain a mechanical clamping load on the stack. The residual sample pressure is not measured directly and should not be assumed to remain equal to the preparatory pressure.

1
Prepare the electrochemical stack
Position the working electrode, counter electrode, and solid-electrolyte regions according to the experimental design.
2
Integrate the reference connection
Position the selected reference-contact material at the intermediate region of the stack.
3
Compress, tighten, and connect
Apply the preparatory pressure, secure the fastening screws, and connect the three electrical terminals.
03
Reference Configuration

Configurable reference-contact material

The standard SolidScan‑T configuration is supplied with a stainless-steel reference contact. A gold reference contact or another customer-specified material may be integrated according to the intended electrochemical system.

The metallic contact provides electrical access to the reference region. The stability and meaning of the measured reference potential depend on the selected material, the electrochemical chemistry, the stack configuration, and the experimental preparation.

Reference-selection note
A metallic contact should not automatically be considered a fixed-potential reference electrode. The selected reference configuration must be evaluated for compatibility and potential stability in the intended cell chemistry.
04
Mechanical Construction

Hardened stainless steel 410 with PEEK insulation

The metallic structure and compression pistons are manufactured from hardened stainless steel 410 to support the axial loads generated during sample preparation and cell assembly.

A hard chromium surface treatment improves surface hardness and resistance to wear during repeated compression, assembly, disassembly, and cleaning operations.

Dedicated PEEK components provide electrical insulation and mechanical separation between the conductive sections of the cell.

05
Static Sealing System

Dedicated sealing for the sample chamber and third-electrode plate

Static FKM seals provide sealing between the two principal compression sections and isolate the sample chamber when the cell is correctly assembled.

Separate silicone sealing elements are used around the third-electrode plate assembly. This distinction allows the two sealing functions to be addressed independently within the three-electrode architecture.

Sample Chamber
Static FKM Sealing
Third-Electrode Plate
Silicone Sealing
Tested static sealing construction
The assembled cell has been tested for airtightness under the specified assembly conditions. Correct installation of all sealing and fastening components is required.
06
Electrical Connections

Three independent Ø2 mm banana plug connections

Three Ø2 mm connection holes accommodate 2 mm banana plugs, providing separate electrical connections to the working electrode, counter electrode, and reference electrode.

The reference-electrode connection is intended for use with a high-input-impedance measurement channel, ensuring that only negligible current flows through the reference path during normal three-electrode operation.

WE
Working
CE
Counter
RE
Reference
Preparatory Pressure

Ø10 mm sample preparation up to 400 MPa

Nominal pressure is calculated from the force applied by the external laboratory press and the nominal compressed area of the sample.

Sample Diameter Nominal Area Force at 400 MPa Approximate Load
Ø10 mm 78.54 mm² 31.4 kN 3.20 tf
Nominal Pressure = Applied Force / Nominal Compressed Area
The external press must be selected with an appropriate safety margin. After removal from the press, the fastening screws maintain mechanical clamping of the stack. The cell does not directly measure force or residual sample pressure during operation.
Optional torque wrench
An optional torque wrench supports repeatable screw tightening between successive assemblies. It improves tightening consistency but does not provide a direct measurement of sample pressure.
Typical Applications

Advanced characterization of all-solid-state battery interfaces

Intended for research requiring electrode-specific information beyond the overall response of a conventional two-electrode cell.

Electrode-Specific Potential Monitoring
Separate observation of working- and counter-electrode potential evolution relative to a suitable reference.
Electrode-Resolved Impedance
Separate recording of working- and counter-electrode impedance responses, subject to validation of the reference configuration and measurement setup.
Charge and Discharge Analysis
Identification of electrode-specific polarization and asymmetric behavior during galvanostatic cycling.
Reference-Configuration Development
Evaluation of reference-contact materials and experimental reference strategies for all-solid-state systems.
Dimensions and Mass

Compact three-electrode construction

The cell has external dimensions of 58 × 58 × 52 mm and a nominal mass of 650 g.

Technical Specifications

S4R SolidScan‑T Series Specifications

Product Type Three-electrode all-solid-state electrochemical test cell
Cell Architecture Opposed two-piston compression cell with intermediate reference connection
Electrical Configuration Working electrode, counter electrode, and reference electrode
Sample Diameter Ø10 mm
External Dimensions 58 × 58 × 52 mm (H)
Nominal Cell Mass 650 g
Metallic Material Hardened stainless steel 410
Surface Treatment Hard chromium coating
Electrical Insulation PEEK
Standard Reference Contact Stainless steel
Alternative Reference Contact Gold or customer-specified material, subject to compatibility review
Sample-Chamber Sealing Static FKM seals
Third-Electrode Plate Sealing Silicone sealing elements
Airtightness Tested under the specified assembly conditions
Electrical Connections 3 × Ø2 mm connection holes for 2 mm banana plugs
Nominal Compressed Area 78.54 mm²
Preparatory Pressure Application External laboratory press
Maximum Nominal Preparatory Pressure Up to 400 MPa*
Force at 400 MPa 31.4 kN, approximately 3.20 tf
Compression During Testing Mechanical clamping load retained by fastening screws
Integrated Force Measurement No
Integrated Pressure Monitoring No
Torque Wrench Available as an option
Operating Environment Laboratory or controlled atmosphere according to material sensitivity
Maximum Operating Temperature Up to 120 °C
Construction Fully disassemblable for sample loading and cleaning
07
Included Components

Complete three-electrode cell assembly

Cell Assembly
Complete SolidScan‑T cell including pistons, PEEK components, seals, third-electrode plate, reference-contact assembly, and fastening screws
Tightening Tool
Standard tool for cell assembly and screw tightening
Documentation
User manual with assembly, connection, operation, and cleaning guidance
Optional Accessory
Torque wrench for repeatable screw tightening
External equipment
The external laboratory press and electrochemical measurement equipment are not included unless explicitly stated in the quotation.
Reference-configuration note: The standard SolidScan‑T is supplied with a stainless-steel reference contact. Gold or another customer-specified material may be evaluated upon request. The electrochemical stability and interpretation of the reference potential depend on the selected material, cell chemistry, stack geometry, and experimental protocol.
Measurement note: Electrode-resolved potential and impedance measurements require a suitably stable reference configuration and an appropriate high-impedance measurement setup. The cell architecture supports these measurements but does not, by itself, guarantee reference stability or artefact-free spectra for every electrochemical system.
* The maximum nominal preparatory pressure depends on the external press capacity, validated mechanical limits, assembly condition, and applicable safety margin.

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