Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science products

EA8000A enables rapid detection and elemental identification of metal particles approximately 20 µm in diameter found in the electrode plates of fuel cells and lithium ion rechargeable batteries. Metal particle contamination in electrode materials, separators of fuel cells, and lithium ion rechargeable batteries causes heat and fire and decreases battery capacity and lifetime. When the measurement parameters are set, the EA8000A automatically captures X-ray images, detects, and identifies metal particles, enhancing the efficiency of failure analysis and testing.