Introduction to Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)

EIS is a popular, powerful measurement method that can be used for anything from routine testing to cutting edge R&D of next-generation electrochemical systems.

Calculating Corrosion Rates From a Tafel Plot

Creating and analyzing a Tafel plot is a powerful and time-tested electrochemical testing method to obtain corrosion data and understand corrosion behaviors.

EIS for Advanced Battery Diagnostics

This 16-slide presentation covers key concepts about running EIS on batteries, analyzing the resulting data, and explaining the differences between EIS and traditional DC measurements.

Running RRDE Experiments with Squidstat Potentiostats

RRDE is commonly used to study many types of convective electrochemical systems. This application note explains how to successfully carry out RRDE measurements with Squidstat potentiostats.

Carrying Out Simultaneous EIS Measurements on Multiple High Current Battery Stacks

For customers working with multiple high current battery stacks in the range of 400 Ah which require the use of high-current load banks, and parallel EIS measurements using the PAD4 add-on to the Zennium.

IR Drop Compensation with Squidstat Potentiostats

Understanding and correcting the IR drop that occurs to uncompensated ohmic resistance reduces errors in electrochemical measurements.

Understanding and Validating Potentiostat DC Accuracy

This guide explains the fundamental aspects of defining measurement accuracy, and provides a step-by-step list of instructions for validating the DC accuracy of any potentiostat (not just Squidstats!).

Introduction to Potentiostat Design & Engineering

Anyone who has ever wondered about the electrical engineering aspects of potentiostat design & functionality would be well-served to review this 25-slide presentation.

Using Cyclic Voltammetry To Study Redox Reactions

Cyclic Voltammetry is the defining test method potentiostats are designed to perform. There are several key considerations to understand when running CVs on samples.

Accuracy Contour Plots and EIS Accuracy

EIS performance of an instrument is most often communicated through a figure known as an Accuracy Contour Plot. This note explains how to interpret such figures properly, and what is most important to look for.

Squidstat Setup Guide To Run As A Bipotentiostat for RRDE Experiments

A step-by-step guide covering how to set up two Squidstat potentiostats in a bipotentiostat configuration to run RRDE experiments in the Squidstat User Interface software.

Introducing Accuracy Contour Plots as a Tool for Assessing Potentiostat & Cycler EIS Performance

Accuracy contour plots (ACPs) offer an innovative solution for addressing the complexities of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements.

Understanding Compliance Voltage in Potentiostats

Compliance voltage in potentiostats defines the maximum voltage the instrument can apply to maintain control of the desired current during an electrochemical measurement.

Corrosion Testing with Squidstat Potentiostats: Tafel Plot Analysis and Corrosion Rate Calculation

Corrosion testing is commonly used to study the electrochemical behavior and durability of materials in various environments. This note explains how to successfully carry out corrosion measurements with Squidstat potentiostats.

EIS & Monitoring Battery Cells Connected in Series Using Squidstats

Multi-cell batteries require individual cell monitoring to identify potential failures. This note demonstrates how Squidstats can cycle battery stacks while monitoring individual cell performance.