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NMC

Also called nickel manganese cobalt, NCM, NMC811, NMC622, NMC532, NMC111

Nickel manganese cobalt oxide, the main high-energy lithium-ion cathode family. Grades are named by metal ratio: NMC811 is 8 parts nickel to 1 manganese to 1 cobalt. Higher nickel raises energy density but reduces stability.

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