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#Lithium isn’t the only metal that goes into the cathode – other metals like #Cobalt, #Manganese, #Aluminum, and #Nickel are also used in different formulations. Here’s four cathode chemistries, the metal proportions (excluding lithium), and an example of what they are used for:

Cathode Type	Chemistry	Metals needed	Example Use
NCA	LiNiCoAlO2	80% Nickel, 15% Cobalt, 5% Aluminum	Tesla Model S
LCO	LiCoO2	100% Cobalt	Apple iPhone
LMO	LiMn2O4	100% Manganese	Nissan Leaf
NMC	LiNiMnCoO2	Nickel 33.3%, Manganese 33.3%, Cobalt 33.3%	Tesla Powerwall

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