{"product_id":"nickel-cobalt-aluminum-nca-s-008","title":"Nickel-cobalt-aluminum NCA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNCA cathode powder (lithium nickel cobalt aluminium oxide), grade S.\u003c\/strong\u003e High-nickel layered oxide where aluminium replaces manganese as the stabilising element. Aluminium doping suppresses phase transitions during cycling, which gives NCA better cycle life than NCM811 at comparable nickel content and capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiNi₀.₈Co₀.₁₅Al₀.₀₅O₂ (NCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey-black powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDischarge capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190–210 mAh\/g at 0.1C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7 V vs Li\/Li⁺\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0–4.3 V typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStabiliser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium — suppresses phase transition on cycling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh — see handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFigures are typical values from recent production, not guaranteed limits. A lot-specific Certificate of Analysis ships with every order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCathode chemistry comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCathode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvg. voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThermal stability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCycle life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCobalt\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLFP (LiFePO₄)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150–160 mAh\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage, long life, safety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNCM523\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e155–165 mAh\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced cost and performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNCM622\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175–185 mAh\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh energy, workable stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNCM811\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195–210 mAh\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum energy density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190–210 mAh\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh energy and high power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eNCM is also written NMC; both refer to lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide. Rising nickel content raises capacity and cuts cobalt cost, but reduces thermal stability and increases moisture sensitivity — that trade-off is the whole story of cathode selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNCA vs NCM811\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth sit at roughly 80% nickel and deliver similar capacity. NCA uses aluminium rather than manganese to stabilise the layered structure, which improves cycling stability and power capability but makes the material more sensitive to moisture and harder to process. NCA has historically dominated cylindrical automotive cells, NCM811 the pouch and prismatic formats. If you need power density and cycle life, NCA; if you need easier slurry handling and wider supply, NCM811.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-power cylindrical cell development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive and aerospace cell research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower density and pulse discharge studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface coating and dopant research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenchmarking against NCM811 and NCM622\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandling nickel-rich cathodes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNickel-rich powders are hygroscopic and alkaline. Moisture pickup forms surface LiOH and Li₂CO₃, which raises pH, gels PVDF slurries and generates gas in the finished cell. Store sealed, weigh out quickly, and handle in dry air or a glovebox where possible. Never leave an open container on the bench overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrdering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact us for pricing, pack sizes and current lead time. Safety data sheet and lot-specific Certificate of Analysis available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advanced Materials by Vivara Scientific","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":52903798047039,"sku":"AMV-EM-CA-008","price":231.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/6953\/7343\/files\/Photoroom_20260903_230552_5886e22f-1324-41b6-94d1-ed75c79c9785.jpg?v=1788491836","url":"https:\/\/advanced-materials.com\/products\/nickel-cobalt-aluminum-nca-s-008","provider":"Advanced Materials by Vivara Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}