Product comparison

TY-70C vs TY-82EC: Which SWCNT Conductive Slurry Should You Evaluate First?

TY-70C and TY-82EC are both NMP-based SWCNT conductive slurries, but they are positioned for different evaluation priorities: TY-70C for performance-oriented screening and TY-82EC for process stability and scale-up fit.

Short answer

Which one should come first?

Start with TY-70C when the first question is performance fit in high-Ni cathodes, silicon-graphite anodes, or fast-charging battery development.

Start with TY-82EC when the first question is compatibility with existing NMP workflows, dispersion consistency, and manufacturing-oriented evaluation.

Both are slurry-based and NMP-based, but they serve different evaluation priorities: one is more performance-oriented, while the other is more process- and scale-up-oriented.

Side-by-side comparison

Compare TY-70C and TY-82EC by evaluation priority

Parameter TY-70C TY-82EC
Product positioningHigh-performance NMP-based SWCNT conductive slurry.Industrial-stability NMP-based SWCNT conductive slurry.
Solvent systemNMP-basedNMP-based
FormatSlurrySlurry
Best-fit evaluation priorityPerformance-oriented screening and conductive-network-focused evaluation.Process-fit, repeatability, and manufacturing-oriented evaluation.
Best-fit systemsHigh-Ni cathodes, silicon-graphite anodes, fast-charging battery evaluation.Existing NMP-based manufacturing workflows, scale-up evaluation, production-line compatibility.
AppearanceBlack slurryBlack slurry
Solid content1.60% ± 0.03%1.53% ± 0.03%
Carbon nanotubes0.70% ± 0.07%0.82% ± 0.02%
Dispersant systemPVDF + PVP, 0.90% ± 0.02%PVDF + PVP, 0.71% ± 0.02%
Viscosity≤ 4500 mPa·s≤ 4500 mPa·s
Water content≤ 1000 ppm≤ 1000 ppm
Magnetic substances≤ 0.15 ppm≤ 0.15 ppm
Fe≤ 5 ppm≤ 5 ppm
Co≤ 5 ppm≤ 5 ppm
Ni≤ 2 ppm≤ 2 ppm
Cu≤ 1 ppm≤ 1 ppm
Zn≤ 1 ppm≤ 1 ppm
Cr≤ 1 ppm≤ 1 ppm
When to start with TY-70C

Start with TY-70C when performance fit comes first

  • You are screening for high-Ni cathode fit.
  • You are evaluating silicon-graphite anode programs.
  • Fast-charging battery evaluation is the main context.
  • The first question is conductive-network-focused performance screening.
When to start with TY-82EC

Start with TY-82EC when manufacturing fit comes first

  • You are screening for fit with existing NMP production lines.
  • Process compatibility is part of the first decision gate.
  • Batch consistency and repeatability matter early.
  • The team needs a scale-up- and manufacturing-oriented evaluation route.
Quick decision guide

Use-case prompts for choosing the first sample

Choose TY-70C first if...

the main goal is to test performance-oriented fit in high-Ni, silicon-graphite, or fast-charging development before expanding the process matrix.

Choose TY-82EC first if...

the main goal is to assess NMP workflow compatibility, repeatability, and production-line-oriented slurry behavior.

Evaluate both if...

the team needs to compare performance-oriented screening against manufacturing-oriented fit under the same chemistry, process route, and evaluation ladder.

Validation checklist

What engineers should validate next

1. Loading ladder and additive ratio

Keep the dosage ladder comparable so the first difference you see is still interpretable.

2. Process compatibility with current NMP workflow

Confirm whether both products fit the same solvent route, mixing logic, and handling window.

3. Dispersion and coating behavior

Review how each slurry behaves through dispersion, coating, and practical line handling.

4. Rate performance / resistance behavior

Track performance-oriented outputs together with resistance indicators under the same conditions.

5. Consistency and scale-up handling

Check whether the chosen route stays credible once repeatability and manufacturing handling are part of the decision.

FAQ

Comparison FAQs

What is the main difference between TY-70C and TY-82EC?

The main difference is evaluation priority. TY-70C is positioned for performance-oriented screening in high-Ni, silicon-graphite, and fast-charging programs, while TY-82EC is positioned for process stability, repeatability, and scale-up fit in existing NMP-based workflows.

Which product is better for high-Ni cathodes?

If the first question is performance-oriented screening in high-Ni cathodes, TY-70C is usually the more direct starting point. Teams may still compare TY-82EC if process compatibility and manufacturing-oriented evaluation are also part of the decision.

Which product is more suitable for existing NMP production lines?

TY-82EC is the more suitable starting point when the main priority is fit with existing NMP production lines, stable dispersion consistency, and manufacturing-oriented evaluation.

Should teams evaluate both products in parallel?

Yes, when the team needs to compare performance-oriented screening against manufacturing-oriented fit under the same chemistry, process route, and evaluation matrix.

What should engineers compare first when screening these two slurries?

Start with loading ladder and additive ratio, process compatibility with the current NMP workflow, dispersion and coating behavior, rate performance or resistance behavior, and consistency with scale-up handling.

Next step

Tell us your battery system and process goal, and we can suggest whether to start with TY-70C, TY-82EC, or both.

Share the chemistry, the NMP workflow, and whether the first priority is performance screening or manufacturing fit. That is usually enough to define the most useful first comparison.