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Lithium Dihydrogen Phosphate (LiH2PO4, >99.9%) Precursor Powder for LFP & LMFP Cathode Synthesis, 100-500 g/bottle, CBCPCLDP

Lithium Dihydrogen Phosphate (LiH2PO4, >99.9%) Precursor Powder for LFP & LMFP Cathode Synthesis, 100-500 g/bottle, CBCPCLDP

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In Stock SKU: CBCPCLDP100
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Using Lithium Dihydrogen Phosphate (LiH2PO4) as a dual-source precursor powder for both lithium and phosphorus offers a streamlined, highly efficient pathway for synthesizing LiFePO4 (LFP) and LiMn{1-x}FexPO4 (LMFP) cathode materials. Unlike conventional multi-precursor routes that combine separate lithium salts (like Li2CO3 or LiOH) with phosphorus sources (like NH4H2PO4 or H3PO4), LiH2PO4 introduces a pre-formed Li:P atomic ratio of 1:1 directly into the reaction mixture.

The key advantages of LiH2PO4 in LFP & LMFP synthesis: (1) Elimination of Gaseous Byproducts: Traditional phosphorus precursors like ammonium dihydrogen phosphate release large amounts of ammonia (NH3) and water vapor during decomposition, which can cause gas pockets, uneven particle growth, or reactor corrosion. Using LiH2PO4 significantly reduces volatile off-gassing. (2) Precise Stoichiometric Control: Because the lithium and phosphorus are already bound in a strict 1:1 molar ratio, micro-scale compositional fluctuations and localized Li/P segregation are minimized during mixing. (3) Enhanced Reactivity: The compound melts and decomposes at relatively low intermediate temperatures, reacting smoothly with nano-metal oxide/carbonate precursors (such as nano-Fe2O3 or MnCO3) to form uniform olivine crystal frameworks.

Part Number

CBCPCLDP (C-BC-PC-LDP)

CAS

13453-80-0

Purity

>99.9%

Molecular Weight

103.93 g/mol

Water Level

<0.01 wt%

Density

2.5 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Package Grade

100 g, 200 g, 500 g, and 1 kg/bottle

 

Notes: Please store the LiH2PO4 powder in a dry place (glovebox is preferred).

References: 

  1. Z. Xie, et al. High-Entropy Doping Strategy Enabling LiMn0.8Fe0.2PO4 Cathode with High-Rate Capability and Long Cycle Life for Lithium-Ion Batteries, Batteries & Supercaps, 2026, 9, e70352
  2. H. Zeng, et al. Lithium manganese iron phosphate materials: Design, progress, and challenges, Energy Materials and Devices, 2025, 3, 9370060

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