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Nanosize Iron Oxide (Fe2O3, ~100 nm) Precursor Powder for LFP & LMFP Cathode Synthesis, 100-500 g/bottle, CLIBPCNFO

Nanosize Iron Oxide (Fe2O3, ~100 nm) Precursor Powder for LFP & LMFP Cathode Synthesis, 100-500 g/bottle, CLIBPCNFO

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In Stock SKU: CLIBPCNFO100
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Using nano-sized iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3, ~100 nm) as an iron precursor is a popular and effective route for synthesizing high-performance LiFePO4 (LFP) and LiMn{1-x}Fex{PO}4 (LMFP) cathode materials. Compared to traditional bulk iron sources (like iron phosphate or larger oxide particles), sub-micron or nanosized Fe2O3 offers distinct thermodynamic and kinetic advantages.

The key advantages of nanosize Fe2O3 powder are: (1) Enhanced Reactivity: The high specific surface area of ~100 nm particles dramatically lowers the activation energy required for solid-state reactions during high-temperature sintering, promoting complete phase formation. (2) Shorter Diffusion Paths: Smaller initial iron domains ensure uniform atomic mixing with phosphorus, lithium, and (in LMFP) manganese precursors, preventing localized compositional segregation. (3) Morphology Control: Fine precursor particles help template the growth of uniform secondary particles or single-crystal domains, directly contributing to high tap and compaction densities (~ 2.25 g/cm3) in the final powder.

Part Number

CLIBPCNFO (C-LIB-PC-NFO)

Purity

>99.9%

Average Particle Size

~100 nm

Water Level

<0.5%

Tap Density ~0.45 g/cm3
Specific Area ~50.8 m2/g
Package Grade 100 g, 200 g, and 500 g/bottle

 

Notes: (1) Please store the nanosize Fe2O3 precursor powder in a dry area (dryroom 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. W. C. Chien, et al. Effects of α-Fe2O3 size and morphology on performance of LiFePO4/C cathodes for Li-ion batteries, Thin Solid Films, 2018, 660, 931-937
  2. L. An, et al. Low-cost synthesis of LiMn0.7Fe0.3PO4/C cathode materials with Fe2O3 and Mn3O4 via two-step solid-state reaction for lithium-ion battery, Ionics, 2019, 25, 2997–3007

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