Waters Introduces Coin Cell DSC With –80°C to 600°C Range and 90% Faster Prep
WAT•Waters Corporation launched the TA Instruments Coin Cell DSC, integrating heat flow, gas analysis and electrochemical monitoring to identify thermal runaway in fully assembled coin cells. The system’s unique capsule design cuts sample preparation time by over 90% and operates from –80°C to 600°C, supporting early-stage battery development and QA/QC.
1. Product Introduction
Waters Corporation has unveiled the TA Instruments Coin Cell DSC for direct testing of fully assembled coin cells, combining heat flow measurement, evolved gas analysis and electrochemical monitoring in a single experiment. This new platform delivers earlier insights into thermal runaway and cell failure by correlating voltage data with thermal behavior in intact cells.
2. Technical Features
The Coin Cell DSC’s unique capsule design eliminates cell teardown, reducing sample preparation time by over 90%. It captures multidimensional data—from –80°C up to 600°C—while enabling coupling with mass spectrometry, FTIR or GC-MS for off-gas composition analysis and incorporating charge/discharge capability for comprehensive electrochemical evaluation.
3. Market Implications and Availability
By streamlining workflows and delivering multidimensional insights earlier in development, the system targets battery R&D and QA/QC teams seeking faster, more precise safety assessments. Orders are open now, with initial shipments scheduled to begin in August 2026.
