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Electrification & on-board electronics
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We enable the mobility electrification & on-board electronics
Ferrosilicon for electrical steel in EV motors
Improving the magnetic properties of electrical steel using high-purity ferrosilicon
As an alloy of iron and silicon, electrical steel (also known as silicon steel) has unique magnetic properties, which make it of rapidly increasing importance in the energy-generation sector. Our steel specialists understand the technical specifications you need to meet, and are the world leaders in developing high-purity ferrosilicon (FeSi) alloys for premium electrical steels.
Silicon for battery cells
Silicon as anode material in lithium-ion batteries
Silicon is currently used to produce e.g. SiOx, silane for different silicon morphologies and sized silicon to be used as anodes in lithium ion batteries. The reason is that silicon offer increased amount of lithium into silicon compared to graphite which increase the capacity with following increase in energy density of the final battery. There is not one solution for silicon since there are many battery technologies and applications areas for batteries. Elkem is your development partner to find the suitable silicon material for you anodes in lithium ion batteries.
Potting & encapsulation silicones to protect on-board electronics
Allow your electronics to last longer and provide better performances thanks to silicones potting and encapsulations.
Electronic components are delicate systems that need to be protected from environmental factors in order to maximize safety and extend their lifetime. Silicones, with their outstanding mechanical properties and their resistance to temperature and chemicals, are an ideal solution for achieving this, and at Elkem we offer a wide range of silicone products to cater for every potting and sealing workflow and application.
Silicone solutions for automotives cables
Silicones: the material of choice to insulate and durably protect cables in EV, HEV and ICE vehicles
Battery and cabling systems are at the heart of all automobiles, whether they are powered by traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) or are the driving force in hybrid or electrical vehicles (HEV & EV).
EV vehicles require an ever-increasing number of cables to ensure conductivity and manage temperature spikes due to a high throughput of electrical energy.
Silicon for aluminum alloying
Silicon plays a pivotal role in aluminum for vehicle electrification and on-board electronics. Silicon alloys reinforce aluminum, ensuring structural integrity in lightweight vehicle designs. This synergy between silicon and aluminum is driving the transition towards more efficient, eco-friendly, and high-performance vehicles in the era of electrification.
Sealing solutions for Battery Pack
Silicones for ensuring battery integrity in hybrid and electric vehicles
Battery sealing in hybrid and electric vehicles (H&EVs) is essential to maintain battery integrity and so eliminate safety issues and maximize product lifetime. Silicones are a high-performance option for producing both form-in-place and cure-in-place gaskets for H&EV battery packs, and at Elkem we’ve got the product range and application expertise that will help you make the perfect choice.
Thermal Management Materials for Battery Packs
Silicones for thermal insulation, heat dissipation and fire protection in hybrid and electric vehicles
In the battery packs of hybrid and electric vehicles (H&EVs), thermal management materials help maintain an optimum temperature across the battery pack, as well as reduce fire risk. Silicones, with their high thermal stability and fire-retardant properties, are the favored materials for achieving these aims, and at Elkem we offer a range of high-purity silicones for thermal insulation, heat dissipation and fire protection.
Lightweight battery potting & encapsulation compounds for thermal management
Power up your battery performance with lightweight potting & encapsulation compounds
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