{"id":13715,"date":"2026-05-22T09:28:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T07:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/test-laboratory-post-mortem-testing-of-battery-cells\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T10:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:46:00","slug":"test-laboratory-post-mortem-testing-of-battery-cells","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory\/test-laboratory-post-mortem-testing-of-battery-cells\/","title":{"rendered":"Test Laboratory: Post-Mortem Testing of Battery Cells"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-13715\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-13715-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"header-slider panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13715-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-13715-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13715-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div id=\"metaslider-id-13841\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-112-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-13841 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Pr\u00fcflabor Batteriezellen-Pr\u00fcfung Post-Mortem Head EN\" data-height=\"965\" data-width=\"1920\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_13841\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_13841\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-13843 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-22 16:15:23\" data-filename=\"Batteriezellenpruefung-Banner.webp\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Batteriezellenpruefung-Banner.webp\" height=\"965\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-13841 slide-13843 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Batteriezellenpr\u00fcfung-Banner\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div class=\"caption-inner\"> <div class=\"header-slider-text\"> <p class=\"slidergross\">Post-mortem battery cell inspection<\/p> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-13715-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"default-space-big container panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13715-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-13715-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13715-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"seo-text panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13715-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1>Testing Laboratory: Battery Cell Testing & Post-Mortem Analysis<br \/>\n<\/h1>\n<p>Are you looking for a testing laboratory for post-mortem battery (cell) testing? We open, analyze, and evaluate lithium-ion cells, sodium-ion (Na-ion) cells, zinc-based batteries, solid-state batteries, aluminum-ion cells, magnesium batteries, and lead-acid batteries\u2014safely, reproducibly, and under controlled conditions. Our post-mortem analysis provides complete transparency into the internal condition of the cell\u2014ideal for determining the cause of failure, assessing quality, and optimizing processes in development, manufacturing, and production testing. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-13715-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"anwendungen-wrap anwendungen-wrap-reverse panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13715-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-13715-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13715-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"text-wrap normal-list panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13715-2-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"text-wrap-inner\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #ffffff;\">AT A GLANCE<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Intended for:<\/strong> Battery development, automotive OEMs, cell manufacturers, research institutions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Safe Cell Lysis & Analysis<\/strong> \u2013 Controlled Conditions, Reproducible Results<\/li>\n<li><strong>Materialographic & SEM\/EDX Analysis<\/strong> \u2013 Electrodes, Separators, Layer Structures, Cracks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ideal for Development & Production<\/strong> \u2013 Automotive, Cell Manufacturers, Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-13715-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13715-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"image-wrap panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13715-2-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12419\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Batteriezellentest.webp\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-13715-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"default-space container space-bottom  panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13715-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-13715-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13715-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Typical Cases<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Loss of capacity or increased internal resistance<\/li>\n<li>Gas or bloating<\/li>\n<li>Separator or electrode failure<\/li>\n<li>Contact and Current Path Problems<\/li>\n<li>Aging and Degradation Mechanisms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Scope of Services<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Cell lysis under defined safety and process conditions<\/li>\n<li>Materialographic Section Preparation<\/li>\n<li>Analysis of Cracks, Delaminations, Porosity, and Layer Structures<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation of Laser Welds and Contact Areas<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-surface-analysis-microscopy\/testing-laboratory-sem-edx-analysis\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SEM\/EDX Analysis<\/a> (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Complete documentation of all findings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Materialographic Sections<\/h2>\n<p>Imaging of electrodes, separators, layer structures, and contact areas to evaluate structure, integrity, and manufacturing quality.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Analysis of Cracks, Delaminations, and Porosity<\/h2>\n<p>Identification of structural defects\u2014essential for determining the causes of capacity loss, gas leakage, or manufacturing defects.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Laser Welds & Contact Areas<\/h2>\n<p>Evaluation of joints, welds, and current paths to identify contact issues or manufacturing deviations.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-materials-testing\/test-laboratory-weld-analysis\/\"><u>Weld Analysis<\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Evaluation of the quality, integrity, and durability of welded joints in metals, electronic assemblies, and battery cells. By combining section preparation, optical microscopy, SEM analysis, and EDX element mapping, we identify bonding defects, porosity, cracks, weld inclusions, and material incompatibilities. For quality assurance, process optimization, and failure analysis. Analysis of soldered and welded joints in electronic assemblies; investigation of contact and current path issues in battery cells; identification of pores, bonding defects, inclusions, or hot cracks; comparison of welding parameters or manufacturing processes.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Supplementary Procedures<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-surface-analysis-microscopy\/testing-laboratory-sem-edx-analysis\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SEM\/EDX analysis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-surface-analysis-microscopy\/scanning-electron-microscopy-testing-laboratory\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">macro\/micro sections<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory-for-surface-analysis-microscopy\/lsm-testing-laboratory-surface-testing\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">LSM coating thickness measurement<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/damage-analysis-testing-laboratory\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">damage analysis<\/a>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Result<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Clear identification of the cause of the error<\/li>\n<li>High-resolution image and findings documentation<\/li>\n<li>Specific recommendations for action in the areas of development, manufacturing, or quality assurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing time:<\/strong> a few days (depending on the cell type)  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pricing <strong>Indicator:<\/strong> Project-Based<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-13715-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"default-space container no-space-top default-space-bottom  panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-13715-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-13715-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-13715-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"no panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-13715-4-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-66466acb9e12-13715\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/kontakt\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTo the inquiry\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Testing Laboratory: Battery Cell Testing &#038; Post-Mortem Analysis Are you looking for a testing laboratory for post-mortem battery (cell) testing? We open, analyze, and evaluate lithium-ion cells, sodium-ion (Na-ion) cells, zinc-based batteries, solid-state batteries, aluminum-ion cells, magnesium batteries, and lead-acid batteries\u2014safely, reproducibly, and under controlled conditions. Our post-mortem analysis provides complete transparency into the internal &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/testing-laboratory\/test-laboratory-post-mortem-testing-of-battery-cells\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Test Laboratory: Post-Mortem Testing of Battery Cells&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"parent":13750,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13715","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13715","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13715"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13715\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13896,"href":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13715\/revisions\/13896"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.encontec.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}