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Nickel Cobalt Manganese NCM523

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NCM523 cathode powder (LiNi₀.₅Co₀.₂Mn₀.₃O₂). The balanced workhorse of the nickel-manganese-cobalt family. Lower nickel than NCM622 or NCM811 means more thermal margin, longer cycle life and easier slurry handling, at some cost in specific capacity — which makes it the usual baseline when benchmarking higher-nickel chemistries.

Typical properties

Property Typical value
Chemistry LiNi₀.₅Co₀.₂Mn₀.₃O₂ (NCM523 / NMC532)
Appearance Grey-black powder
Discharge capacity 155–165 mAh/g at 0.1C
Average voltage 3.7 V vs Li/Li⁺
Voltage window 3.0–4.3 V typical
Morphology Polycrystalline secondary particles

Figures are typical values from recent production, not guaranteed limits. A lot-specific Certificate of Analysis ships with every order.

Cathode chemistry comparison

Cathode Capacity Avg. voltage Thermal stability Cycle life Cobalt Best for
LFP (LiFePO₄) 150–160 mAh/g 3.2 V Excellent Excellent None Storage, long life, safety
NCM523 155–165 mAh/g 3.7 V Good Good Moderate Balanced cost and performance
NCM622 175–185 mAh/g 3.7 V Moderate Good Lower High energy, workable stability
NCM811 195–210 mAh/g 3.7 V Lower Moderate Low Maximum energy density
NCA 190–210 mAh/g 3.7 V Lower Good Low High energy and high power

NCM 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.

Applications

  • Baseline cathode for comparative cell studies
  • Consumer electronics and power tool cell development
  • Electrolyte and additive screening where cathode stability is not the variable
  • Teaching laboratories and method development
  • Reference electrode for full-cell balancing work

Handling nickel-rich cathodes

Nickel-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.

Ordering

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Nickel Cobalt Manganese NCM523

$212.92