LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 (NCM622, Polycrystalline) Powder for Li-Ion Battery Cathode, 100-500 g/bottle, CLIBCNCM622

NCM622 (LiNi₀.₆Co₀.₂Mn₀.₂O₂) is often seen as a "balanced" cathode, representing a popular middle-ground in battery technology. It has the following advantages:

(1) Good Energy Density: The high nickel content (60%) is the primary contributor to its high specific capacity and energy density. This allows batteries to store more energy, leading to longer-lasting portable electronics or longer range in electric vehicles (EVs).

(2) Better Thermal Stability (than higher-nickel cathodes): Compared to more nickel-rich cathodes like NCM811 (80% nickel), NCM622 is generally more stable and less prone to thermal runaway (a dangerous overheating condition). The manganese and cobalt help stabilize the material's structure.

(3) Good Cycle Life: It offers a durable service life, able to withstand many charge and discharge cycles before significant capacity degradation, especially when not operated at extreme voltages.

(4) Moderate Cost: It uses less cobalt than older chemistries like NCM111 (which is 1:1:1) or LCO (Lithium Cobalt Oxide). Since cobalt is expensive and has a volatile supply chain, reducing its content is a major cost advantage.

Part Number	CLIBCNCM622 (C-LIB-C-NCM622)
Chemical Composition	Li: 7.4 wt%,  Ni+Co+Mn: 58.6 wt%
Impurity Content	Na: 20 ppm;  Fe: 30 ppm;  Cu: 1 ppm
Particle Size Distribution	D10 = 6.6 um;  D50 =11.0 um;   D90 = 18.0 um
Tap Density	2.65 g/cm3
Specific Area	0.27 m2/g
Water Level	300 ppm
First Discharging Capacity	~176 mAh/g (0.1 C, 3.0-4.3 V) Test Conditions: (1) Cathode electrode: NCM622: SP: PVDF=94% : 3%: 3%; (2) Anode: Li metal disc; (3) Electrolyte: 1 M LiPF6 in EC:DMC=1:2;  (4) 3.0-4.25 V, 0.1 C
First Columbic Efficiency	92.5%
Package Grade	100 g, 200 g, and 500 g/bottle

Notes: (1) Please store the NCM622 powder in a dry area (glovebox is preferred); (2) The battery powder is highly recommended to be dried at 80-100°C in a vacuum oven for 6-12 h before use. 

References: 

1. C. Wen, et al. Salt Anion's Donor Number Strategy Achieving Stable NCM622 Cathode at 4.7 V, Adv. Funct. Mater., 2025, 35, 2503438.
2. Z. Wang, et al. Catalytically Induced Robust Inorganic-Rich Cathode Electrolyte Interphase for 4.5 V Li||NCM622 Batteries, Adv. Funct. Mater., 2023, 33, 2212150.