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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
- Chemical Family
- Lithium Complexes, PhosphatesLithium ComplexesPhosphates
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| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 157.76 | g/mol |
| Tap Density | 0.6 - 1 | g/cm3 |
| pH | 8.5 - 10.5 | — |
| Moisture (typical value ~700 ppm) | max. 1000 | ppm |
| Refractive index | 1.65 - 1.70 | — |
| Electrical Resistance (typical value 7.23) | max. 100 | Ohm cm |
| First Discharge Efficiency (0.1C, typical value 97.6%) | min. 95 | % |
| First Capacity (0.1C) | min. 154 | mAh/g |
Table 2 of 2
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium Content | 4.0 - 4.5 | % |
| Iron Content | 32.0 - 35.0 | ppm |
| Phosphorus Content | 18.0 - 20.0 | % |
| Manganese Content | 0.3 | % |
| Lead Content | 0.01 | % |
| Carbon Content | 1.3 - 1.5 | % |
