Documentation Index
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Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Cell Specifications
A Cell Specification is the blueprint for a cell in Ionworks. It defines the fundamental properties of a cell, acting as a central record for its design and characteristics. Think of it as a master template for a particular type of cell you are working with - the kind of information that would be available in a datasheet. All experimental data and simulations are ultimately linked back to a Cell Specification. It serves as the primary container for organizing all information related to a specific cell chemistry and design.Key Properties
When you create a Cell Specification, you define: Basic Information- Name - A unique, descriptive name for your cell specification
- Form Factor - Physical format (e.g., R2032, 18650, 21700, pouch, prismatic)
- Manufacturer - Who assembled or manufactured the cell
- Capacity - Rated capacity (e.g., 5 Ah). Used to convert C-rate to current in simulations.
- Voltage Min/Max - Operating voltage limits. Used as default cutoffs in simulations.
- Nominal Voltage - Nominal cell voltage (optional)
- Energy - Rated energy (optional)
- Energy Density - Gravimetric and/or volumetric (optional)
- Max Charge/Discharge Rates - Maximum C-rates (optional)
- Anode - Anode material and properties
- Cathode - Cathode material and properties
- Electrolyte - Electrolyte material and properties
- Separator - Separator material and properties
- Case - Case type and properties
- DOI - Digital object identifier for reference papers
- Citation - Publication citation
- Creator - Name and ORCID of the data creator
- License - Data license
- Properties - Custom non-electrical properties (dimensions, assembly method, etc.)
- Notes - Free-form notes about the cell
Organization-Level Resource
Each Cell Specification belongs to your Organization, making it a shared resource. Once created, a cell specification can be linked to multiple Projects.If a Cell Specification is associated with multiple projects, all the data
that belongs to the cell is available to all projects. If you create a
parameterized model for your cell in one project, it will be available to all
projects that have the cell associated.
Next Steps
- Upload experimental data for your cells - see Data Overview
- Learn about Models to define the mathematical framework for simulations
- Explore Parameterized Models to create ready-to-run simulation engines