NCA Cathode Active Material Powder (Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide)

Description

NCA Cathode Active Material Powder (Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide – LiNi₀.₈Co₀.₁₅Al₀.₀₅O₂)

NCA (Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide) is a high-performance cathode active material designed for high-power and high-energy lithium-ion battery applications. With its nickel-rich layered structure, NCA chemistry delivers excellent specific capacity, high energy density, and stable electrochemical behavior, making it a preferred choice for demanding battery systems.

In the NCA structure, nickel plays a primary role in enhancing capacity and energy output, while cobalt contributes to structural stability and improved rate capability. The inclusion of aluminum further strengthens the crystal lattice, improving thermal stability and cycle life under high-power operating conditions. This balanced composition enables NCA materials to perform reliably in applications where both power delivery and long-term stability are critical.

Due to these characteristics, NCA cathode materials are widely adopted in advanced lithium-ion battery technologies requiring consistent performance and high discharge efficiency.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Black powder

• Tap Density: 2.68 g/cm³

• BET Specific Surface Area: 0.30 m²/g

• pH: 11.62

• Moisture Content (H₂O): 0.025 ppm

Chemical Composition (wt.%)

• Ni + Co + Al: 58.80

• Li: 7.20

• Ca: 0.005

• Cu: 0.0001

• Fe: 0.001

• Na: 0.015

• Li₂CO₃: 0.20

• LiOH: 0.15

Particle Size Distribution

(Laser Particle Size Analyzer)

• D10: 6.10 µm

• D50: 12.50 µm

• D90: 21.10 µm

Electrochemical Performance

• First Discharge Efficiency: 89%

• First Discharge Capacity:

  • 180 mAh/g (0.2C, 4.2–2.75 V)

  • 205 mAh/g (0.1C, 4.3–3.0 V)

    

Applications

NCA cathode active material is especially suitable for lithium-ion battery systems that require high power output, high energy density, and long cycle life, including:

• Electric vehicles (EVs) and electric powertrain systems

• High-performance battery packs for automotive and mobility applications

• Power tools and industrial equipment

• Energy storage systems (ESS)

• Advanced lithium-ion batteries for demanding commercial and industrial use

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