Lithium Cobalt Oxide

LiCoO₂

IUPAC: Lithium cobalt(III) oxide

CAS: 12190-79-3

Overview

LiCoO₂ was the first commercially successful lithium-ion battery cathode, used in smartphones and laptops since 1991. It offers high energy density.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Lithium Li 1 6.9410
Oxygen O 2 15.9990
Cobalt Co 1 58.9330

Elemental Composition

Li
Lithium ×1
7.1%
O
Oxygen ×2
32.7%
Co
Cobalt ×1
60.2%

Uses

  • • Smartphone battery cathode
  • • Laptop battery
  • • Camera battery

Fun Facts

  • ✦ John Goodenough's development of LiCoO₂ cathode won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Safety

  • ⚠ Thermal runaway risk
  • ⚠ Cobalt supply chain concerns

Structure

SMILES

[Li+].[O-][Co]=O

Properties

Type
oxide
State
solid
Molar Mass
97.87 g/mol
Density
5.0500 g/cm³
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
97.9390
TPSA
40.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
13.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Antimony Trioxide

Sb₂O₃

Barium Oxide

BaO

Beryllium Oxide

BeO

Bismuth(III) Oxide

Bi₂O₃

Boron Trioxide

B₂O₃

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

Calcium Oxide

CaO

Carbon Dioxide

CO₂

Carbon Monoxide

CO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithium Cobalt Oxide?
Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LiCoO₂) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Lithium cobalt(III) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Lithium Cobalt Oxide?
Lithium Cobalt Oxide has a molar mass of 97.87 g/mol.
What state is Lithium Cobalt Oxide at room temperature?
Lithium Cobalt Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Lithium Cobalt Oxide organic or inorganic?
Lithium Cobalt Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Lithium Cobalt Oxide?
Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LiCoO₂) is composed of Lithium (Li), Oxygen (O), Cobalt (Co).