IEC TS 62607-4-2-2016 PDF

Full title and description

Nanomanufacturing – Key control characteristics – Part 4-2: Nano-enabled electrical energy storage – Physical characterization of cathode nanomaterials, density measurement (IEC TS 62607-4-2:2016). This Technical Specification defines standardized procedures to determine the density of cathode nanomaterial powders used in electrical energy storage devices, including sample preparation, measurement procedures, result interpretation and uncertainty assessment.

Abstract

IEC TS 62607-4-2:2016 provides a practical, repeatable method to measure density-related key control characteristics of cathode nanomaterials in powder form for battery and related electrical energy storage applications. The document covers terminology, recommended sample conditioning (for example sieving and drying), two principal measurement approaches (compacted density and rolling density), guidance on apparatus and test steps, analysis and reporting of results, uncertainty estimation, and informative case studies to illustrate application of the methods.

General information

• Status: Published (Technical Specification).
• Publication date: 24 October 2016 (Edition 1.0).
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 07.120 – Nanotechnologies.
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2016-10).
• Number of pages: 20 pages (English).

Scope

This Technical Specification specifies methods for the determination and reporting of density-related properties of cathode nanomaterials in powder form intended for nano-enabled electrical energy storage devices. It is limited to physical characterization relevant to density measurement (principally compacted density and rolling density), and includes recommendations on sample preparation (e.g., sieving, drying), apparatus, measurement steps, data analysis, uncertainty evaluation and informative case studies (examples include measurements on LFP-type materials). The purpose is to provide a key control characteristic that helps users judge material suitability for electrodes and manufacturing processes.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and normative references for consistent terminology (references include ISO/TS 80004-1 and IEC Electropedia).
• Sample preparation recommendations (sieving, drying and representative sampling) to ensure repeatability.
• Compacted density method: apparatus (dies, compression device), step-by-step measurement procedure, and precision/repeatability considerations.
• Rolling density method: rolling apparatus and procedure, sample handling and repeatability guidelines.
• Data analysis: calculation of density values, interpretation of results and uncertainty estimation for reported values.
• Informative annex with case studies (procedures, example results and illustrations — example material: lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode nanomaterial).

Typical use and users

Typical users are battery material suppliers, battery and cell manufacturers, electrode formulators, research and development laboratories, quality control and incoming inspection teams, and academic researchers working on cathode nanomaterials. The specification is used to compare material lots, support incoming inspection criteria, guide electrode compaction/coating process optimization, and enable reproducible inter-laboratory comparisons.

Related standards

IEC TS 62607-4-2 is part of the broader IEC 62607 series (Nanomanufacturing – Key control characteristics). Normative and related references include ISO/TS 80004-1 (nanotechnology vocabulary/core terms) and other parts of the IEC 62607 family that address complementary physical, chemical and functional characterization of nanomaterials for manufacturing and quality control. Users should consult the IEC 62607 series and IEC Electropedia for related measurement and terminology guidance.

Keywords

nanomanufacturing, cathode nanomaterials, density measurement, compacted density, rolling density, battery materials, LFP, sample preparation, uncertainty, IEC 62607.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC TS 62607-4-2:2016 is a Technical Specification from IEC (TC 113) that defines standardized methods to measure and report density-related properties of powder cathode nanomaterials used in electrical energy storage.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers terminology, sample preparation (e.g., sieving and drying), two principal density measurement methods (compacted density and rolling density), apparatus and stepwise procedures, data analysis and uncertainty assessment, and informative case studies illustrating application of the methods.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Battery material suppliers, battery and cell manufacturers, R&D labs, quality-control and incoming inspection teams, electrode formulators and academic researchers involved in cathode material development and characterization.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published it is Edition 1.0 (24 October 2016). The IEC webstore lists a stability date of 2025, indicating the content is intended to remain unchanged until that date; users should check for any amendments or newer editions after the stability date.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 4-2 of the IEC 62607 series, “Nanomanufacturing – Key control characteristics,” which contains multiple parts addressing different key control characteristics and measurement methods for nanomaterials in manufacturing contexts.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords include: nanomanufacturing, cathode nanomaterials, density measurement, compacted density, rolling density, battery materials, sample preparation, uncertainty.