Ossila M2401A2 is a lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2, LCO) powder supplied as a cathode active material for lithium-ion batteries. Also known as lithium cobaltite (CAS 12190-79-3), LCO is a benchmark cathode chemistry widely used in batteries for computers, communication devices and consumer electronics, valued for straightforward processing, high volumetric and gravimetric energy density and a high operating potential.
This batch has a median particle size (D50) of 13 μm, a specific surface area of 0.20 m2/g and a true density of 3.23 g/cm3. In coin cell testing at 1 C between 3.0 and 4.3 V it delivers 154.1 mAh/g, and the cobalt content is 59.7%. The material is a black to grey powder.
LiCoO2 has a theoretical specific capacity of 274 mAh/g and discharges at around 4.2 V vs Li+/Li. Removing roughly half of the lithium at 4.0 − 4.2 V causes structural instability, so commercial LCO typically reaches about ~165 mAh/g. Its layered structure places Co3+ between oxygen layers, with Li+ layers lying between the cobalt-oxygen sheets.
- Preparing cathodes for lithium-ion battery cells and coin cells.
- Benchmarking new cathode materials against a standard LCO reference.
- Research into high-voltage LiCoO2 cathodes and their structural stability.
- Studies of doping, coating and surface modification of layered oxide cathodes.
| Brand | Ossila |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 12190-79-3 |
| Molecular formula | LiCoO2 |
| Purity | — |
| Category | — |
| Pack sizes | 50 g, 100 g |
| Physical form | — |
| Storage | — |
- Product code: M2401A2
- Molecular Weight: 97.87 g/mol
- Synonyms: Lithium cobaltite
- Color: Black to grey powder
- Product Code: M2401A2
- Average Particle Size: D50: 13 μm
- Specific Surface Area: 0.20 m2/g
- Coin Cell Capacity 1 C (3.0 – 4.3 V): 154.1 mAh/g
- True Density: 3.23 g/cm3
- Co Content (%): 59.7
- pH: 10.5
A safety data sheet (MSDS) is available for this powder; consult it before handling and storage.
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