This contains a variety of cross-industry general technical guidelines and basic knowledge.
Learn how 55mm diameter specimens extend diamond drill bit life and lower laboratory maintenance costs in railway ballast and granite testing.
Learn why argon-filled glove boxes are vital for sodium-ion battery assembly to prevent sodium oxidation and electrolyte hydrolysis.
Learn how a load frame and force sensor enable precise pressure control to minimize interfacial resistance and simulate real-world conditions for solid-state battery testing.
Sulfide solid-state electrolytes like Li6PS5Cl degrade instantly in air. Learn why an argon glove box is essential for preserving ionic conductivity and stability.
Learn how uniaxial pressure in Spark Plasma Sintering enhances densification, lowers sintering temperature, and prevents grain growth in Li5La3Nb2O12 ceramics.
Discover how Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) achieves 96% density for Na3OBr electrolytes vs. 89% with cold pressing, enabling superior ionic conductivity.
Discover how Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) creates dense, high-conductivity SDC-carbonate electrolyte pellets, overcoming the limitations of conventional sintering.
Discover how cold pressing enables single-step fabrication of all-solid-state battery half-cells, ensuring intimate interfacial contact and low impedance for high performance.
Discover why 200 MPa pressure is crucial for stable cycling in solid-state batteries, ensuring intimate contact between rigid components and managing volume changes.
Discover why placing the thermocouple in the die wall is key for stable, repeatable high-pressure sintering processes like FAST/SPS, ensuring uniform density.
Learn why 370-400 MPa uniaxial pressure is essential for creating dense, low-porosity solid-state battery pellets with superior ionic conductivity and safety.
Learn why precise external pressure (15-60 MPa) is vital for minimizing resistance, preventing dendrites, and ensuring reliable performance in sulfide solid-state batteries.
Discover how in-situ pressure monitoring validates material performance, prevents delamination, and ensures efficient ion transport in solid-state battery research.
Discover how granulating LLZO powder with a PVA binder improves flowability, ensures uniform pressing, and reduces porosity for high-performance solid electrolytes.
Learn why pressing powders into a pellet is critical for solid-state synthesis of ceramics like LLZTO, enhancing diffusion, density, and ionic conductivity.
Discover why pressure-equipped cell holders are critical for minimizing interfacial resistance and ensuring reliable electrochemical data in solid-state battery research.
Learn how compacting LiZr₂(PO₄)₃ precursor powder with a lab press enhances green density, accelerates sintering, and boosts ionic conductivity.
Learn why vacuum-sealing pellets in quartz tubes is critical for preventing oxidation and moisture contamination during high-temperature solid-state electrolyte synthesis.
Learn why burying LLTO pellets in sacrificial powder during high-temperature sintering prevents lithium evaporation and preserves critical ionic conductivity.
Learn how high-temperature heat treatment in a lab press removes surface contaminants from LLZTO electrolytes, drastically reducing interfacial impedance for superior battery performance.
Learn why external stack pressure is critical for anode-free solid-state batteries to maintain contact, fill voids via lithium creep, and suppress dendrites.
Learn how precise lab press compaction of Li10GeP2S12 powder creates dense, stable pellets for safer, longer-lasting solid-state batteries.
Learn how Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) isolates interfacial resistance from bulk effects, providing critical data for optimizing solid-state battery stack pressure.
Learn how a specialized testing fixture applies precise stack pressure to solid-state batteries, ensuring interfacial contact and enabling accurate electrochemical performance data.
Discover why a specialized test fixture with pressure monitoring is essential for accurate all-solid-state battery cycling tests, ensuring reliable data and performance.
Discover why external stack pressure is critical for solid-state battery performance, including maintaining contact, suppressing dendrites, and ensuring data reproducibility.
Learn why external pressure is critical for all-solid-state battery testing to maintain contact, manage volume changes, and ensure accurate, repeatable data.
Learn how magnetron sputtering of Cu₃N on LLZTO creates a stable interface to suppress lithium dendrites, enhancing battery safety and lifespan.
Learn how Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) eliminates porosity in LLZO electrolytes, enabling 98-100% density to block lithium dendrites and boost ionic conductivity.
Discover how isostatic pressing applies uniform pressure to eliminate density gradients and lower interfacial resistance for high-performance solid-state batteries.
Learn how X-ray CT imaging non-destructively evaluates pressing effectiveness in solid-state batteries by detecting voids and delamination.
Discover how XRF quantifies unknown samples using the Fundamental Parameters method, eliminating the need for calibration standards.
Learn key XRF sample prep methods: from loose powders to fused beads. Choose the right technique for accurate, trace-level analysis in your lab.
Learn why proper sample preparation is essential for accurate XRF results. Achieve homogeneous surfaces to eliminate matrix effects and ensure reliable data.
Learn how ED-XRF instruments use semiconductor detectors and multi-channel analyzers to identify elements by their unique energy signatures for rapid, accurate results.
Learn how XRF uses inner-shell electron transitions to produce a unique fluorescent signal for accurate elemental identification and analysis.
Discover how X-ray fluorescence (XRF) works: a non-destructive technique for simultaneous elemental identification and quantification in various materials.
Learn how XRF analysis is used in geology, metallurgy, and environmental science to analyze solids, powders, liquids, and more.
Discover how shock compression consolidates nanopowders into fully dense solids while preserving their nanostructure, bypassing the grain growth of traditional sintering.
Discover how shock compression consolidates powders into dense solids without grain growth, maintaining high-performance material properties.
Discover why sample homogenization is crucial for lab accuracy, reducing sampling errors, and improving reproducibility in analytical techniques.
Explore dry pressing, CIP, injection molding, and HIP for advanced ceramics. Learn how to choose the right process for shape, cost, and performance.
Learn how ATR spectroscopy simplifies solid sample analysis with minimal prep, faster results, and non-destructive testing for labs.
Explore FTIR techniques for solids: ATR for fast, easy surface analysis and KBr pellets for high-resolution bulk analysis. Choose the best method for your lab.
Learn how Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) eliminates porosity in energy storage components, enhancing energy density, cycle life, and safety for advanced batteries and fuel cells.
Learn why HIP's slow, batch-based cycles make it unsuitable for high-volume production, impacting cost and efficiency in manufacturing.
Learn how hydraulics uses pressurized fluid for force multiplication, powering heavy machinery and enabling precise control in various applications.
Discover how Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) eliminates internal defects, enhances material properties, and reduces scrap in critical applications.
Learn how Hot Isostatic Pressing eliminates internal defects, enhances mechanical properties, and ensures isotropic strength for critical applications.
Explore HIP applications in aerospace, medical, oil & gas, and automotive industries for eliminating defects and enhancing material performance.
Explore HIP's key functions: densification, powder metallurgy, and diffusion bonding for enhanced material integrity and complex part manufacturing.
Explore the key limitations of Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP), including high costs, slow production rates, and need for post-machining, to make informed manufacturing decisions.
Discover how HIP eliminates defects, enhances mechanical properties, and enables advanced manufacturing for aerospace, medical, and automotive applications.
Learn why homogeneous mixing with KBr powder is crucial for reliable FTIR spectra, avoiding distortions and ensuring precise analysis in your lab.
Learn the step-by-step KBr pellet preparation for FTIR spectroscopy, including mixing, grinding, and pressing to achieve clear, reliable sample analysis.
Learn why KBr is ideal for IR spectroscopy pellets due to IR transparency, inertness, and pressure plasticity, ensuring precise sample analysis without interference.
Explore hydraulic systems in construction, automotive, and aerospace for precise force control and high power density. Learn key applications and benefits.
Learn how proper XRF sample prep prevents errors in elemental analysis by ensuring homogeneity and surface quality for reliable results.
Explore XRF's key benefits: non-destructive testing, rapid multi-element analysis, minimal sample prep, and broad elemental coverage for industrial and lab use.
Explore XRF analysis applications in mining, manufacturing, and environmental science for non-destructive elemental composition testing.
Learn how XRF works for non-destructive elemental analysis, ideal for quality control, material verification, and preserving artifacts.
Learn why KBr is ideal for FTIR sample prep due to its infrared transparency, ensuring accurate spectra and minimal interference for precise analysis.
Learn how pellet thickness impacts FTIR spectral quality, including signal saturation, noise, and reproducibility for accurate material analysis.
Learn essential FTIR sample prep tips: achieve homogeneity, correct concentration, uniform thickness, and eliminate contaminants for reliable spectra.
Learn how proper sample preparation in FTIR analysis minimizes distortions, ensures homogeneity, and delivers reliable chemical data for accurate results.
Explore alternatives to lab presses for specific tasks like polymer film creation, and learn when a traditional press is essential for high-pressure applications.
Learn best practices for drying and storing hygroscopic KBr powder to prevent moisture interference in FTIR spectroscopy and ensure reliable results.
Learn how Pascal's Law enables hydraulic presses to multiply force using incompressible fluids, essential for lab equipment like presses.
Learn about hydraulic presses, invented by Joseph Bramah in 1795, and how they use Pascal's Law for force multiplication in industrial applications.
Discover why KBr is essential for FTIR sample prep: transparency to IR light, precise dilution, and enhanced signal-to-noise for reliable molecular analysis.
Learn how FTIR spectroscopy identifies chemical bonds and functional groups for material analysis, offering rapid, non-destructive testing in labs.
Learn how AI boosts drug discovery success by enabling virtual screening, predictive toxicology, and early failure detection to save time and costs.
Learn how to structure and standardize wet lab data for AI models with data governance and pipelines for better accuracy and reproducibility.
Learn about key AI integration challenges in labs, including data standardization, interoperability, and legacy systems, to enhance workflow efficiency.
Learn how AI optimizes lab experiments with predictive modeling, faster R&D cycles, and improved data-driven insights for researchers.
Explore handheld, benchtop, and online XRF instruments for field, lab, and industrial use. Learn key differences to optimize your elemental analysis.
Learn about matrix effects in XRF, including absorption and enhancement, and discover strategies like fundamental parameters for precise quantification.
Learn why proper sample preparation is crucial for XRF analysis to achieve accurate, reliable results by eliminating surface inconsistencies and heterogeneity.
Learn how detector resolution in XRF analysis prevents peak overlap, improves trace element detection, and enhances result accuracy for reliable material testing.
Learn how to optimize XRF detection limits by maximizing signal and minimizing background noise for precise trace element analysis in labs.
Learn how longer XRF measurement times reduce statistical error, improve precision, and lower detection limits for better elemental analysis.
Learn about ED-XRF instrument components: X-ray source, semiconductor detector, and multi-channel analyzer for fast, simultaneous elemental detection.
Learn how XRF works for non-destructive elemental analysis, from excitation to detection, and its applications in science and industry.
Learn how XRF provides rapid, non-destructive elemental analysis for quality control, research, and material verification across industries.
Learn why KBr's IR transparency enables precise sample analysis in spectroscopy, improving signal clarity and accuracy for solid materials.
Learn why KBr absorbs moisture and essential precautions for FTIR spectroscopy, including storage, drying, and vacuum die use to prevent data interference.
Discover how HIP metallurgical bonds create fully dense, inseparable composites from dissimilar materials, enabling tailored properties for high-performance applications.
Learn how support films in XRF sample prep contain liquids and powders, minimize interference, and improve measurement accuracy for reliable results.
Learn the best practices for XRF sample prep, including grinding, pressing pellets, and alternative techniques to ensure precise and repeatable analysis.
Learn how pressed pellets enhance XRF analysis by improving sample homogeneity and signal intensity, while understanding their limitations for better results.
Learn key XRF sample prep techniques like pressed pellets and fused beads to minimize errors and ensure reliable analysis for your lab.
Discover how XRF analyzers provide instant, non-destructive elemental analysis for quality control, material verification, and preserving valuable samples.
Learn how XRF spectrometers use X-ray fluorescence to identify and quantify elements in materials, enabling non-destructive, rapid analysis for labs.
Learn about the X-ray source and detector in XRF spectrometers for non-destructive elemental analysis, covering EDXRF and WDXRF systems.
Learn how XRF uses atomic excitation and relaxation to identify elements via unique X-ray energies, ideal for material analysis in labs and industry.
Learn how XRF spectrometers provide rapid, reliable elemental analysis for materials in industries like mining, metallurgy, and environmental science.
Learn how isostatic compaction enables complex geometries and uniform density vs. uniaxial pressing for superior part performance in lab applications.
Learn how air evacuation in isostatic compaction enhances density, uniformity, and prevents cracks for superior lab components.
Learn how isostatic compaction eliminates die-wall friction for uniform density, no lubricants, and superior part quality in powder processing.
Discover how isostatic compaction provides uniform density, higher green strength, and geometric freedom for high-performance components in aerospace, medical, and more.