Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide

LiNi₀.₃₃Mn₀.₃₃Co₀.₃₃O₂

IUPAC: NMC 111

CAS: 346417-97-8

Overview

NMC is the most widely used cathode chemistry in electric vehicle batteries. Different Ni:Mn:Co ratios trade off energy density against safety and cost.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Lithium Li 1 6.9410
Oxygen O 6 15.9990
Manganese Mn 1 54.9380
Cobalt Co 1 58.9330
Nickel Ni 1 58.6930

Elemental Composition

Li
Lithium ×1
7.2%
O
Oxygen ×6
99.5%
Mn
Manganese ×1
57.0%
Co
Cobalt ×1
61.1%
Ni
Nickel ×1
60.8%

Uses

  • • EV battery cathode
  • • Power tools
  • • E-bikes

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Most EVs from BMW, VW, and GM use NMC cathode chemistry

Structure

SMILES

[Li+].O=[Ni].[Mn].[Co]

Properties

Type
oxide
State
solid
Molar Mass
96.46 g/mol
Density
4.7000 g/cm³
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
194.8175
TPSA
17.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
2.0

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 Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide?
Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (LiNi₀.₃₃Mn₀.₃₃Co₀.₃₃O₂) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name NMC 111.
What is the molecular weight of Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide?
Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide has a molar mass of 96.46 g/mol.
What state is Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide at room temperature?
Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide organic or inorganic?
Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide?
Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (LiNi₀.₃₃Mn₀.₃₃Co₀.₃₃O₂) is composed of Lithium (Li), Oxygen (O), Manganese (Mn), Cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni).