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Lithium nickel cobalt aluminium oxide

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electrode sheet, aluminum substrate, size 5 in. × 10 in.

Synonym(s):

NCA

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2
UNSPSC Code:
26111700

grade

battery grade

description

Nominal Voltage: 3.7 V, Li/Li+

Assay

≥98%

composition

loading, ≥80%

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extent of labeling

≥80% loading

size

5 in. × 10 in.

thickness

12-25 μm

particle size

10-13 μm (typical)

capacity

150 mAh/g(minimum)
180 mAh/g(nominal at 0.1C)

mp

>1000 °C

application(s)

battery manufacturing

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General description

Lithium nickel cobalt aluminium oxide (NCA) is a class of electrode material that can be used in the fabrication of lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries consist of anode, cathode, and electrolyte with a charge-discharge cycle. These materials enable the formation of greener and sustainable batteries for electrical energy storage.
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Application

NCA is Aluminum doped Lithium nickel cobalt oxide (LNCO). Al doping is found very effective to suppress the cell impedance rise by stabilizing the charge-transfer impedance on the cathode side besides increasing the thermal stability of the material. NCA shows excellent electrochemical performance.

The NCA casted electrode sheets can be cut into appropriate size and is ready to be used in lithium ion batteries.

Other Notes

Crystal Structure: Rhombohedral

Operating Condiditons:
  • Recommended maximum charge voltage: 4.3 V vs Li/Li+
  • Recommended maximum charge current: 4C
  • Recommended cut-off voltage for discharge: 3.0 V vs Li/Li+
  • Recommended charge method: constant current - constant voltage

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Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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