Nu Instruments | Very Low Mass Isotope Analysis for Lithium-Ion Battery Materials
Learn how Vitesse can be optimised to measure very low mass isotopes such as lithium alongside transition metals in battery materials. The application note demonstrates advanced single particle workflows for characterising lithium-ion battery electrode particles.
Measuring lithium with time-of-flight ICP-MS presents challenges due to lower transmission efficiency at very low masses. This application note describes specialised tuning strategies that improve sensitivity and allow lithium to be measured alongside heavier elements.
Two complementary particle introduction methods are evaluated, including gravitational counter-flow classification and low-fluence laser ablation. These techniques provide detailed information on particle composition and distribution.
The resulting data enables researchers to study electrode degradation, elemental distributions and particle heterogeneity across battery materials used in modern lithium-ion technologies.
Key Takeaways:
- Enables simultaneous lithium and transition metal measurements.
- Supports advanced particle analysis for battery materials research.
- Provides new insights into electrode degradation and composition.
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