Experimental σe values are calculated by Equation 2 where A is the electrode punch area. Our approach of using σe of the electronic conducting media as a general indication of electrode quality is particularly useful. Our results provide a quantitative means to evaluate manufacturing conditions. We observe in σe should not be the limiting factor in the cathode rate capabilities since the ionic conductivity is usually lower than the electronic. Figure 8. Electrode's simulated and experimental σe as a function of SC for AM1 and AM2 slurry-based electrodes.