{"product_id":"nickel-cobalt-manganese-ncm523-005","title":"Nickel Cobalt Manganese NCM523","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNCM523 cathode powder (LiNi₀.₅Co₀.₂Mn₀.₃O₂).\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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\u003eLiNi₀.₅Co₀.₂Mn₀.₃O₂ (NCM523 \/ NMC532)\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\u003e155–165 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\u003eMorphology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolycrystalline secondary particles\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\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaseline cathode for comparative cell studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsumer electronics and power tool cell development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrolyte and additive screening where cathode stability is not the variable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching laboratories and method development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference electrode for full-cell balancing work\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":52903797424447,"sku":"AMV-EM-CA-005","price":212.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/6953\/7343\/files\/Photoroom_20260903_230552_d5fec32d-19b0-4625-bb27-e28710ce149c.jpg?v=1788491925","url":"https:\/\/advanced-materials.com\/products\/nickel-cobalt-manganese-ncm523-005","provider":"Advanced Materials by Vivara Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}