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Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC) Tapes
Cathode Electrode Sheets for Lithium-ion Batteries
Commonly referred to as “NMC,” Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (LiNixMnyCo1-x-yO2) cathode material is a mixed metal layered oxide, meaning the crystal has a layered structure with nickel, manganese and cobalt occupying lattice sites. NMC is a derivative of lithium cobalt oxide, which was the first metal oxide to be used in commercial rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
With x and y in the chemical formula of NMC being variable, one can create NMC materials with a multitude of different ratios of nickel, manganese, and cobalt. Only nickel and cobalt contribute to the capacity, as the valence state of manganese stays the same during charge and discharge (redox reactions). Manganese provides stability to the structure, while nickel helps with providing capacity (and consequently energy density).
NANOMYTE® NMC Electrode Sheets
NEI offers four distinct variations of Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide: NANOMYTE® BE-50E (NMC111), NANOMYTE® BE-52E (NMC532), NANOMYTE® BE-54E (NMC622), NANOMYTE® BE-56E (NMC811), and NANOMYTE® BE-58E (NMC85:05:10). Our NMC materials are also available in powder form.
Standard electrode sheets are 5 inches x 10 inches (127 mm x 254 mm) and cast either single-sided or double-sided on 16 µm thick aluminum foil current collectors. NEI also offers customization options, such as different active material loadings, electrode composition, binder type, current collector, and more.
Select a tab below to learn more about each material, including links to our technical and safety data and pricing information.
NMC111
NANOMYTE® BE-50E (NMC111/NMC333)
Our Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide cathode electrode sheets are available in ready-to-use packages of 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 sheets (or more).
Product Specifications:
- Chemical Formula: LiNi0.33Mn0.33Co0.33O2
- Crystal Structure: Layered
- Current Collector: Aluminum (16 µm thick)
- Tape Composition: 90% active material, 5% PVDF binder, 5% Super P
- Sheet Size: 5 in x 10 in (127 mm x 254 mm)
- Coating: Single and Double-sided sheets available, coated edge-to-edge (unless specified otherwise)
- Calendered: Yes
- Standard Areal Capacity: 2.0 mAh/cm2 ± 5% (per side)
- Active Material Loading: 12.9 mg/cm2 ± 5% (per side)
- Coating Thickness: 70 µm ± 5% (excluding current collector)
- Nominal Capacity: ≥ 155 mAh/g
View/Download Specification Sheet (pdf) ↓
Product Safety Information:
| Component Name | Synonyms | Formula | CAS # | Concentration % |
| Cobalt Lithium Manganese Nickel Oxide | NMC111, NMC333 | LiNi0.33Mn0.33Co0.33O2 | 346417-97-8 | 90% |
| Hazard Classifications: Skin sensitization (Cat. 1, H317); Carcinogenicity (Cat. 2, H351) | ||||
| Poly(vinylidene fluoride) | PVDF | (C2H2F2)x | 24937-79-9 | 5% |
| Hazard Classifications: None | ||||
| Carbon Black | Carbon, C | C | 1333-86-4 | 5% |
| Hazard Classifications: Carcinogenicity (Cat. 2, H351) | ||||
| Aluminum Foil Sheet | Aluminum | Al | 7429-90-5 | Substrate |
| Hazard Classifications: None | ||||
Precautions for Safe Handling
Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dusts. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respiratory protection. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
Conditions for Safe Storage
Keep container tightly sealed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place (avoid moisture).
For complete information on the safe use of this material, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet:
View/Download Safety Data Sheet (pdf) ↓
NMC532
NANOMYTE® BE-52E (NMC532)
Our Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide cathode electrode sheets are available in ready-to-use packages of 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 sheets (or more).
Product Specifications:
- Chemical Formula: LiNi0.5Mn0.3Co0.2O2
- Crystal Structure: Layered
- Current Collector: Aluminum (16 µm thick)
- Tape Composition: 90% active material, 5% PVDF binder, 5% Super P
- Sheet Size: 5 in x 10 in (127 mm x 254 mm)
- Coating: Single and Double-sided sheets available, coated edge-to-edge (unless specified otherwise)
- Calendered: Yes
- Standard Areal Capacity: 2.0 mAh/cm2 ± 5% (per side)
- Active Material Loading: 12.1 mg/cm2 ± 5% (per side)
- Coating Thickness: 70 µm ± 5% (excluding current collector)
- Nominal Capacity: ≥ 165 mAh/g
View/Download Specification Sheet (pdf) ↓
Product Safety Information:
| Component Name | Synonyms | Formula | CAS # | Concentration % |
| Cobalt Lithium Manganese Nickel Oxide | NMC532 | LiNi0.5Mn0.3Co0.2O2 | 182442-95-1 | 90% |
| Hazard Classifications: Acute tox., inhalation (Cat 2, H330); Carcinogenicity (Cat 1B, H350); STOT-RE (Cat 1, H372); Acute Aq. Haz. (Cat. 3, H402); Chronic Aq. Haz. (Cat. 3, H412) | ||||
| Poly(vinylidene fluoride) | PVDF | (C2H2F2)x | 24937-79-9 | 5% |
| Hazard Classifications: None | ||||
| Carbon Black | Carbon, C | C | 1333-86-4 | 5% |
| Hazard Classifications: Carcinogenicity (Cat. 2, H351) | ||||
| Aluminum Foil Sheet | Aluminum | Al | 7429-90-5 | Substrate |
| Hazard Classifications: None | ||||
Precautions for Safe Handling
Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dusts. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respiratory protection. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
Conditions for Safe Storage
Keep container tightly sealed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place (avoid moisture).
For complete information on the safe use of this material, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet:
View/Download Safety Data Sheet (pdf) ↓
NMC622
NANOMYTE® BE-54E (NMC622)
Our Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide cathode electrode sheets are available in ready-to-use packages of 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 sheets (or more).
Product Specifications:
- Chemical Formula: LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2
- Crystal Structure: Layered
- Current Collector: Aluminum (16 µm thick)
- Tape Composition: 90% active material, 5% PVDF binder, 5% Super P
- Sheet Size: 5 in x 10 in (127 mm x 254 mm)
- Coating: Single and Double-sided sheets available, coated edge-to-edge (unless specified otherwise)
- Calendered: Yes
- Standard Areal Capacity: 2.0 mAh/cm2 ± 5% (per side)
- Active Material Loading: 11.4 mg/cm2 ± 5% (per side)
- Coating Thickness: 60 µm ± 5% (excluding current collector)
- Nominal Capacity: ≥ 175 mAh/g
View/Download Specification Sheet (pdf) ↓
Product Safety Information:
| Component Name | Synonyms | Formula | CAS # | Concentration % |
| Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide | NMC622 | LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 | 179802-95-0 | 90% |
| Hazard Classifications: Skin sensitization (Cat. 1, H317); Respiratory sensitization (Cat 1, H334); Carcinogenicity (Cat 1, H350); STOT, repeated exposure (Cat 1, H372) | ||||
| Poly(vinylidene fluoride) | PVDF | (C2H2F2)x | 24937-79-9 | 5% |
| Hazard Classifications: None | ||||
| Carbon Black | Carbon, C | C | 1333-86-4 | 5% |
| Hazard Classifications: Carcinogenicity (Cat. 2, H351) | ||||
| Aluminum Foil Sheet | Aluminum | Al | 7429-90-5 | Substrate |
| Hazard Classifications: None | ||||
Precautions for Safe Handling
Appropriate personal protective equipment should be used at all times. Handle in a well-ventilated area. Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of dust. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Conditions for Safe Storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Avoid moisture.
For complete information on the safe use of this material, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet:
View/Download Safety Data Sheet (pdf) ↓
NMC811
NANOMYTE® BE-56E (NMC811)
Our Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide cathode electrode sheets are available in ready-to-use packages of 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 sheets (or more).
Our BE-56E (NMC811) electrode sheets are being discontinued and will be replaced by BE-58E. Limited quantities of BE-56E are still available.
Product Specifications:
- Chemical Formula: LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2
- Crystal Structure: Layered
- Current Collector: Aluminum (16 µm thick)
- Tape Composition: 90% active material, 5% PVDF binder, 5% Super P
- Sheet Size: 5 in x 10 in (127 mm x 254 mm)
- Coating: Single and Double-sided sheets available, coated edge-to-edge (unless specified otherwise)
- Calendered: Yes
- Standard Areal Capacity: 2.0 mAh/cm2 ± 5% (per side)
- Active Material Loading: 10.0 mg/cm2 ± 5% (per side)
- Coating Thickness: 60 µm ± 5% (excluding current collector)
- Nominal Capacity: ≥ 200 mAh/g
View/Download Specification Sheet (pdf) ↓
Product Safety Information:
| Component Name | Synonyms | Formula | CAS # | Concentration % |
| Cobalt Lithium Manganese Nickel Oxide | NMC811 | LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 | 182442-95-1 | 90% |
| Hazard Classifications:Acute tox., inhalation (Cat 2, H330); Carcinogenicity (Cat 1B, H350); STOT-RE (Cat 1, H372); Acute Aq. Haz. (Cat. 3, H402); Chronic Aq. Haz. (Cat. 3, H412) | ||||
| Poly(vinylidene fluoride) | PVDF | (C2H2F2)x | 24937-79-9 | 5% |
| Hazard Classifications: None | ||||
| Carbon Black | Carbon, C | C | 1333-86-4 | 5% |
| Hazard Classifications: Carcinogenicity (Cat. 2, H351) | ||||
| Aluminum Foil Sheet | Aluminum | Al | 7429-90-5 | Substrate |
| Hazard Classifications: None | ||||
Precautions for Safe Handling
Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid inhalation of dusts. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respiratory protection. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
Conditions for Safe Storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Avoid moisture.
For complete information on the safe use of this material, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet:
View/Download Safety Data Sheet (pdf) ↓
NMC85:05:10
NANOMYTE® BE-58E (NMC85:05:10)
Our Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide cathode electrode sheets are available in ready-to-use packages of 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 sheets (or more).
BE-58E is the replacement for our soon-to-be-retired BE-56E.
Product Specifications:
- Chemical Formula: LiNi0.85Mn0.05Co0.10O2
- Crystal Structure: Layered
- Current Collector: Aluminum (16 µm thick)
- Tape Composition: 90% active material, 5% PVDF binder, 5% Super P
- Sheet Size: 5 in x 10 in (127 mm x 254 mm)
- Coating: Single and Double-sided sheets available, coated edge-to-edge
- Calendered: Yes
- Standard Areal Capacity: 2.0 mAh/cm2 ± 5% (per side)
- Active Material Loading: 9.52 mg/cm2 ± 5% (per side)
- Coating Thickness: 60 µm ± 5% (excluding current collector)
- First Discharge Capacity: 210 mAh/g
View/Download Specification Sheet (pdf) ↓
Product Safety Information:
| Component Name | Synonyms | Formula | CAS # | Concentration % |
| Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide | NMC85:05:10 | LiNi0.85Mn0.05Co0.10O2 | Unknown | 90% |
| Hazard Classifications: Acute tox., inhalation (Cat 2, H330); Carcinogenicity (Cat 1B, H350); STOT-RE (Cat 1, H372); Acute Aq. Haz. (Cat. 3, H402); Chronic Aq. Haz. (Cat. 3, H412) | ||||
| Poly(vinylidene fluoride) | PVDF | (C2H2F2)x | 24937-79-9 | 5% |
| Hazard Classifications: None | ||||
| Carbon Black | Carbon | C | 1333-86-4 | 5% |
| Hazard Classifications: Carcinogenicity (Cat. 2, H351) | ||||
| Aluminum Foil Sheet | Aluminum | Al | 7429-90-5 | Substrate |
| Hazard Classifications: None | ||||
Precautions for Safe Handling
Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid inhalation of dusts. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respiratory protection. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
Conditions for Safe Storage
Keep container tightly sealed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place (avoid moisture).
For complete information on the safe use of this material, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet:
View/Download Safety Data Sheet (pdf) ↓
Custom Options
Customization Options
Don’t settle for a one-size-fits-all solution! NEI understands that your battery development needs are unique. That’s why we offer extensive customization options for our cathode and anode electrode sheets. For a nominal fee, our electrodes can be custom tailored to your specification, such as:
- Active Material Loading: specify the active loading (mg/cm2) per side
- Areal Capacity: specify the desired areal capacity of the electrode (mAh/cm2) per side
- Electrode Composition: modify the ratio of active material, conductive carbon, and binder
- Binder Type & Content: aqueous/non-aqueous
- Current Collector Type: aluminum/copper
- Sheet Size: the sheet size can be modified from our standard 5″ x 10″ sheets
- Uncoated Tab Areas: specify the uncoated areas along the length of one or both sides of the sheet
With NEI’s customizable electrode tapes, you have the power to create the perfect lithium-ion battery solution for your unique needs.
*NEI’s spec tolerance is ± 5%; some customization options are subject to availability and will increase the lead time.
Technical Links
Technical Links
View and download the latest technical data for our NMC tapes:
| Product | Description | Chemical Formula | Specification Sheet | Safety Data Sheet |
| NANOMYTE® BE-50E | Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC111) electrode sheet | LiNi0.33Mn0.33Co0.33O2 | Spec (pdf) » | SDS (pdf) » |
| NANOMYTE® BE-52E | Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC532) electrode sheet | LiNi0.50Mn0.30Co0.20O2 | Spec (pdf) » | SDS (pdf) » |
| NANOMYTE® BE-54E | Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC622) electrode sheet | LiNi0.60Mn0.20Co0.20O2 | Spec (pdf) » | SDS (pdf) » |
| NANOMYTE® BE-56E | Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC811) electrode sheet | LiNi0.80Mn0.10Co0.10O2 | Spec (pdf) » | SDS (pdf) » |
| NANOMYTE® BE-58E | Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC85:05:10) electrode sheet | LiNi0.85Mn0.05Co0.10O2 | Spec (pdf) » | SDS (pdf) » |
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