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MSE Supplies Lithium Iron Phosphate LiFePO4 LFP Cathode Powder

CAS Number
15365-14-7
EC Number
604-917-2
Chemical Name
Lithium Iron Phosphate

Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), also known as LFP, is a cathode material used in lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Powder
  • Solid
Physical and chemical properties of LFP batteries

LFP batteries have an operating voltage of 3.3V, energy density of 170 mAh/g, high power density, long cycle life and stability at high temperatures.

Identification

Molecular Formula
LiFePO4

Product families

Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
  • Batteries

Product Families

Industrial Additives & Materials — Battery & Electronic Materials
  • Cathode Materials

Other characteristics

End Uses
Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Ion Batteries
Synonyms

Iron(II) Lithium Phosphate, LiFePO4, Lithium Iron(II) Phosphate

Functions
Cathode Material
Markets
Electrical & Electronics
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Technology
Industrial Additives & Materials
HIGHLIGHTS

LFP powder is coated by carbon for use in lithium ion batteries as the cathode material. Carbon-coated lithium iron phosphate (C-LiFePO4) powders have been produced at the commercial scale by a controlled solid-state reaction method.

Package Size and Density
  • 500g
  • density: >2.7 g/cm3
Particle Size Distribution
D10: 0.55 µm D50: 1.5 µm D90: 6.0 µm
Industrial Additives End Use
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Industrial Additives Functions
Cathode Material

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

8 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Molecular Weight157.76g/mol
Tap Density0.6 - 1g/cm3
pH8.5 - 10.5—
Moisture (typical value ~700 ppm)max. 1000ppm
Refractive index1.65 - 1.70—
Electrical Resistance (typical value 7.23)max. 100Ohm cm
First Discharge Efficiency (0.1C, typical value 97.6%)min. 95%
First Capacity (0.1C)min. 154mAh/g

Table 2 of 2

6 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Lithium Content4.0 - 4.5%
Iron Content32.0 - 35.0ppm
Phosphorus Content18.0 - 20.0%
Manganese Content0.3%
Lead Content0.01%
Carbon Content1.3 - 1.5%

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