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Iron Phosphate (FePO4, >99.9%) Precursor Powder for LiFePO4 Cathode Synthesis, 200 g/bottle, CLIBPCFP

Iron Phosphate (FePO4, >99.9%) Precursor Powder for LiFePO4 Cathode Synthesis, 200 g/bottle, CLIBPCFP

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In Stock SKU: CLIBPCFP
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Synthesizing Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) using an Iron(III) Phosphate (FePO4) precursor is one of the most common industrial routes. The process typically involves a carbothermal reduction. Since the iron in the precursor is in a +3 oxidation state (Fe^{3+}) and LFP requires iron in a +2 state (Fe^{2+}), a reducing agent (usually carbon) is necessary. 

The synthesis procedures normally include mixing and milling, and sintering. (1) High-energy ball milling is used to ensure atomic-level mixing and to reduce particle size to the nanometer scale, which compensates for LFP's inherently low ionic conductivity. (2) Sintering: The mixture is heated in an inert or reducing atmosphere (Nitrogen or Argon with 5-10% Hydrogen). The heating temperature is usually between $600°C and $800°C. The carbon mainly serves two purposes: it reduces Fe^{3+} to Fe^{2+} and creates a conductive coating around the LFP particles to improve electron transport.

Part Number

CLIBPCFP (C-LIB-PC-FP)

Purity

>99.9% (Fe:P =0.971)

Impurity

Na< 100 ppm,   Mg<50 ppm,   Mn<108 ppm

Al<80 ppm,  Ca<50 ppm,   Zn<17 ppm    S<178 ppm

 Particle Size Distribution

D50 =2.5 um;   D90 = 39 um

Water Level

<0.3%

Tap Density 0.85 g/cm3
Specific Area 5.5 m2/g

 

Notes: (1) Please store the FePO4 precursor 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. T. Hsieh, et al. Synthesis of iron phosphate powders by chemical precipitation route for high-power lithium iron phosphate cathodes, Electrochimica Acta, 2012, 83, 202-208.
  2. A. S. Wijareni, et al. Advanced review on FePO4 synthesis process from various Fe sources for LiFePO4 battery cathode precursor material, Ionics, 2025 31, 12545–12573

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