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Battery chemistry is the combination of chemicals from which the battery cathode, anode, and electrolyte are constructed. Battery chemistry radically impacts battery characteristics and performance. Standard cathode chemistries include Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC), Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP), and Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LCO).

What is Battery Chemistry?

Battery chemistry is the combination of chemicals from which the battery cathode, anode, and electrolyte are constructed. Battery chemistry radically impacts battery characteristics and performance. Standard cathode chemistries include Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC), Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP), and Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LCO).

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