Cell Lab Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC 442) Powder [500g, D50 = 8–12 µm]
Cell Lab Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC 442) Powder [500g, D50 = 8–12 µm] Advanced NMC cathode powder with high stability and balanced electrochemical performance The Cell Lab Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (LiNi₀.₄Mn₀.₄Co₀.₂O₂, NMC 442) powder is a...
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Description
xCell Lab Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC 442) Powder [500g, D50 = 8–12 µm]
Advanced NMC cathode powder with high stability and balanced electrochemical performance
The Cell Lab Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (LiNi₀.₄Mn₀.₄Co₀.₂O₂, NMC 442) powder is a battery-grade cathode material designed for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
Combining excellent structural integrity, moderate cobalt content, and superior cycle life, this NMC composition provides a balanced performance between energy density, cost, and safety.
With an optimised D50 particle size range of 8–12 µm, Cell Lab’s NMC 442 ensures uniform electrode dispersion, stable capacity retention, and low metallic impurity levels, making it ideal for EV batteries, energy storage systems, and battery R&D laboratories.
Key Features
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Balanced Composition (Ni:Mn:Co = 4:4:2) – Delivers strong cycle life, moderate voltage, and thermal stability suitable for commercial cell design.
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Optimised Particle Size Distribution – D50 range of 8–12 µm enables high electrode homogeneity and uniform slurry mixing.
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High Initial Capacity – Provides 140–145 mAh/g at 0.2C (4.2–2.7 V), with ~85 % first-cycle efficiency.
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Low Impurity Levels – Strictly controlled Fe, Cu, and Na content ensures superior long-term electrochemical stability.
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Research-Grade Manufacturing – Produced under tight oxygen control with optimised calcination to achieve high crystallinity and reproducibility.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide |
| Molecular Formula | LiNi₀.₄Mn₀.₄Co₀.₂O₂ |
| Appearance | Black powder |
| Package Size | 500 g |
| Particle Size (D10 / D50 / D90) | ≥ 5.0 µm / 8.0–12.0 µm / ≤ 25 µm |
| Pressed Density | ≥ 2.3 g/cm³ |
| BET Surface Area | 0.3–0.8 m²/g |
| pH Value | ≤ 11.0 |
| First Discharge Capacity (0.2C) | 140–145 mAh/g (4.2–2.7 V, half-cell) |
| First Discharge Efficiency | ~85 % |
Chemical Composition
| Element | Specification (wt %) | Typical Value (wt %) |
|---|---|---|
| Ni + Co + Mn | ≥ 57.5 | 57.94 |
| Li | 7.0 – 8.0 | 7.55 |
| Na | ≤ 0.03 | 0.0153 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.001 | 0.0032 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.005 | 0.0224 |
Applications & Industries
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EV Battery Cathodes – Optimised for long-life, thermally stable electric vehicle battery systems.
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Energy Storage Systems (ESS) – High cycle performance and low degradation for grid-level applications.
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Battery R&D and Pilot Production – Suitable for laboratory research and small-scale manufacturing.
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Consumer Electronics – Balanced NMC chemistry ideal for portable energy-dense applications.
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Hybrid & Power Tools – Consistent discharge performance and stable voltage profiles.
FAQ
Q1: What makes NMC 442 different from NMC 532 or 622?
A: NMC 442 provides enhanced structural stability and safety compared with higher nickel variants while maintaining competitive energy density.
Q2: Can this material be used directly for slurry preparation?
A: Yes. The D50 = 8–12 µm range ensures optimal dispersion and coating uniformity in PVDF/NMP or water-based systems.
Q3: What type of anode pairing is recommended?
A: Commonly paired with graphite, silicon-doped graphite, or LTO depending on application voltage and cycle-life goals.
Q4: What is the moisture handling requirement?
A: NMC 442 should be stored and processed in a dry, inert atmosphere (<1000 ppm H₂O) to prevent surface hydrolysis.
Q5: Is this powder suitable for solid-state or polymer batteries?
A: Yes, with appropriate surface treatment or coating, it can be adapted for solid electrolyte systems.
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