Lithium Cobalt Oxide

LiCoO₂

IUPAC: Lithium cobalt(III) oxide

CAS: 12190-79-3

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Lithium Li 1 6,9410
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Cobalt Co 1 58,9330

Composición elemental

Li
Lithium ×1
7,1%
O
Oxygen ×2
32,7%
Co
Cobalt ×1
60,2%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Thermal runaway risk
  • ⚠ Cobalt supply chain concerns

Structure

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
oxide
Estado
solid
Masa molar
97,87 g/mol
Densidad
5,0500 g/cm³
Solubilidad
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

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CO

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Cobalt(II) Oxide

CoO

Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide

LiNi₀.₃₃Mn₀.₃₃Co₀.₃₃O₂

Gallium(III) Oxide

Ga₂O₃

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Antimony Trioxide

Sb₂O₃

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

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).