GB/Z 124.1-2025Nanotechnologies - Structural characterization of graphene - Part 1: Graphene from powders and dispersions (English PDF)
纳米技术 石墨烯结构表征 第1部分:石墨烯粉末及分散系
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SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
December 3, 2025
Implementation date
December 3, 2025
Scope
GB/Z 124.1-2025 is the English-translated version of 纳米技术 石墨烯结构表征 第1部分:石墨烯粉末及分散系.
GB/Z 124.1-2025, identical to ISO/TS 21356-1:2021, is the Chinese national guidance document for characterizing the structure of graphene supplied as powders and liquid dispersions. It gives flowcharts that start with a rapid Raman check for graphene or graphitic material, then move to dispersion preparation and selection of test methods. Layer number or thickness, lateral flake size, stacking, level of disorder and specific surface area are determined using optical microscopy, SEM, AFM, Raman spectroscopy, TEM and the BET method. Annexes supply example sample preparation, uncertainty sources and data analysis, including calculation of lateral size and number distributions. It does not establish whether a material consists only of graphene, nor how often batches should be tested. It was issued on 3 December 2025.
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National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 17.180.30
- Classification
- A 50
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative References
- 3 Terms and Definitions
- 4 Abbreviations
- 5 Measurement Method and Flowchart
- 6 Rapid detection using Raman spectroscopy
- 7 Preparation of liquid dispersions
- 8 Test Method Selection
- 9 Structural characterization was performed using optical microscopy, SEM, AFM, and Raman spectroscopy
- 10 TEM structural characterization
- 11 BET method for determining specific surface area
- 12 Calculation of Graphene Lateral Dimensions and Quantity Proportion
- Appendix A (Informative) Rapid Detection of Graphene and/or Graphitized Materials Using Raman Spectroscopy
- Appendix B (Informative) Structural Characterization Schemes Using SEM, AFM, and Raman Spectroscopy
- Appendix C (Informative) Structural Characterization Using TEM
- Appendix D (Informative) Calculation of Lateral Dimensions and Quantity Distribution
- Appendix E (Informative) BET Law
- Appendix F (Informative) Other Sample Preparation Protocols---Preparation and Cleaning of Silica on Silicon Wafers
- References
Foreword
This document is a standard or guiding technical document.
This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents". Drafting.
This document is Part 1 of GB /Z 124 "Characteristics of Graphene Structures in Nanotechnology". GB /Z 124 has already published the following parts.
---Part 1: Graphene Powders and Dispersions This document is equivalent to ISO /T S21356-1.2021 "Nanotechnology - Graphene structural characterization - Part 1: Graphene powder and its components".
The document type has been changed from ISO technical specifications to my country's national standardization guidance technical documents.
The following minimal editorial changes have been made to this document.
---Notes have been added to the range.
Introduction
Due to the many excellent properties of graphene and related two-dimensional materials, these materials have applications in flexible electronics, nanocomposites, sensing, and filtration.
It may have groundbreaking applications in fields such as membranes and energy storage.
The commercialization of graphene products has encountered several obstacles that need to be overcome. One key obstacle is answering the question, "This..." "What material is it?" End users of graphene products should be able to trust the properties of commercially available graphene advertised globally, gaining their trust and... Allowing for global trade. To address this challenge, reliable and repeatable testing specifications are needed.
This document provides a set of flowcharts for analysts to follow in determining the structural characteristics of graphene in powders and dispersions (suspensions).
Sexuality. First, a quick check should be performed to determine the presence of graphene or graphite materials. If present, further detailed analysis is required to confirm... Determine whether the sample contains a mixture of single-layer graphene, bilayer graphene, few-layer graphene, graphene nanosheets, and graphite flakes. Based on the method used... The method used typically involves depositing the sample onto a substrate before analysis. This document describes how to assess the necessary analysis based on the sample type.
Measurements are taken, and decision trees and flowcharts are included to assist the user. This document describes a set of selected physical quantities to be measured, namely.
a) Number of layers/thickness of the sheet;
b) The transverse dimensions of the sheet;
c) Layer stacking method;
d) Disorder degree;
e) The percentage of graphene or few-layer graphene;
f) Specific surface area of graphene-containing powder.
The aforementioned physical properties of the material can change during processing and service life; for example, the sample may become more aggregated, resulting in different properties.
Surface Function. The list of measurements for the initial materials defines their intrinsic properties, which, along with the chosen manufacturing process, will determine... In real-world product performance, different material properties can be important in different application areas, depending on the material's function. Role.
This document provides information on monolayer graphene, bilayer graphene, few-layer graphene, and graphene isolated from powder and/or liquid dispersions.
Methods for structural characterization of nanosheets and graphite flakes. It does not provide methods to determine whether powders and/or dispersions are solely composed of these materials.
Complete. No advice was provided on when or how often to measure samples, although it is not expected that measurements will be taken for every batch of the same material. (By the user)
Decide when, how long, and how to use the characterization route described in this document. As with all microscopy measurements, this is based on a representative sample. Statistical conclusions should be drawn with caution.
The appendix to this document provides sample procedures for preparing and analyzing samples, sources of uncertainty, and how to analyze the data. Methods used.
Including Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and BET surface area test method (Brunauer-Emmett-Teler).
GB /Z 124 "Characterization of Graphene Structures in Nanotechnology" is proposed to consist of two parts.
---Part 1: Graphene Powders and Dispersions. This section aims to define the structural characterization methods and measurement specifications for graphene powders and dispersions.
---Part 2: Graphene prepared by chemical vapor deposition. The aim is to define the structural spectroscopy of graphene prepared by chemical vapor deposition. Methods of identification and measurement specifications.
1 Scope
This document describes a method for characterizing the structural properties of graphene, bilayer graphene, and graphene nanosheets in powders and dispersions. This method enables... A series of measurement techniques are used, typically after individual flakes have been separated from a substrate. Test parameters include the number of flake layers/thickness, The lateral dimensions, disorder, stacking pattern, and specific surface area of the flakes are described. This document provides measurement specifications for characterizing graphene powders and dispersions. Sample preparation procedures and data analysis.
Note: Graphene powder is also called graphene powder body, and the dispersion system is also called dispersion liquid.
2 Normative references
The contents of the following documents, through normative references within the text, constitute essential provisions of this document. Dated citations are not included.
For references to documents, only the version corresponding to that date applies to this document; for undated references, the latest version (including all amendments) applies. This document.
GB/T 30544.13-2018 Nanotechnology Terminology Part 13: Graphene and Related Two-Dimensional Materials [ISO /T S80004-13.2017, IDT]
ISO /T S80004-1.2023 Nanotechnology Terminology Part 1: Core Terminology Part 1: Coreterms
Note: ISO /T S80004-1.2023 replaces ISO /T S80004-1.2015 and ISO /T S80004-2.2015, but the technical content remains unchanged. ISO /T S80004-6.2021 Nanotechnology Terminology Part 6: Characterization of Nanoobjects
Note: GB/T 30544.6-2016 Nanotechnology Terminology Part 6: Characterization of Nanomaterials (ISO /T S80004-6.2013, MOD)
3 Terms and Definitions
The terms and definitions in ISO /T S80004-1.2023, ISO /T S80004-6.2021, and GB/T 30544.13-2018, as well as the following terms and definitions, are as follows.
The definitions apply to this document. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) maintain a database of terms used for standardization, available at [address missing].
3.1 Graphene
graphene layer Single-layer graphene; monolayer graphene A single layer of carbon atoms with a honeycomb structure is formed by one carbon atom bonded to three neighboring carbon atoms.
Note 1. It is an important building block for many carbon nanomaterials.
Note 2. Because graphene consists of only one layer, it is usually referred to as monolayer graphene. Graphene is abbreviated as 1LG to distinguish it from bilayer graphene, which is abbreviated as 2LG. Graphene (3.3) and few-layer graphene (3.4), abbreviated as FLG.
Note 3. Graphene has boundaries and defects and grain boundaries where carbon-carbon bonds are broken. [Source: GB/T 30544.13-2018, 3.1.2.1]
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