LCO-103 Cathode Active Material (LiCoO₂) Powder

Overview

Lithium cobalt oxide (LCO, LiCoO₂) is a widely used layered-oxide cathode active material for lithium-ion batteries, valued for its high working voltage and strong energy density in compact cells. During charge and discharge, lithium ions reversibly intercalate/deintercalate within the layered LiCoO₂ structure while electrons flow through the external circuit, enabling stable electrochemical cycling in typical 3.0–4.3 V windows.

Key specifications (TOB-LCO-103 grade)

• Coin-cell capacity (1C, 3.0–4.3 V): 153.61 mAh/g (typical test result)
• Particle size distribution: D10 6.438 µm; D50 10.507 µm; D90 16.722 µm; Dmax 30.200 µm
• Indicative composition (typical): Co 59.6; Li 7.01; Na 0.004; Cu 0.0008; Ca 0.003 (trace impurities controlled)
  
  

Compatibility and processing notes

LCO powder is commonly processed into cathode electrodes using PVDF binder in NMP (or suitable alternatives), conductive carbon additives, and aluminium current collectors. It is compatible with standard carbonate-based electrolytes and graphite anodes for lab-scale coin cells and pouch-cell prototyping.

Typical applications

• Benchmark cathode studies (capacity, rate capability, impedance, ageing)
• Coin-cell fabrication for method development and reproducibility testing
• Materials research: coating/binder optimisation, calendaring, and particle-size effects
• Post-mortem and in-situ/operando studies (electrochemical cycling paired with structural or spectroscopic analysis)
  
  

Why source through ScienceGears

ScienceGears supplies LCO cathode powder to researchers across Australia and New Zealand with practical, lab-focused support. We can also align your workflow with related platforms such as battery cyclers, coin-cell assembly tools, and electrochemical instrumentation (e.g., potentiostats) to streamline electrode development and performance validation.