QUESTION

Hard

Science & Technology

Prelims 2025

In the context of electric vehicle batteries, consider the following elements:

I. Cobalt II. Graphite III. Lithium IV. Nickel

How many of the above usually make up battery cathodes?

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Explanation

In lithium-ion batteries, the cathode is typically made of materials that include Cobalt, Lithium, and Nickel, depending on the chemistry used.

  • I. Cobalt: Used in cathodes like LCO and NMC.
  • II. Graphite: Used in the anode, not the cathode.
  • III. Lithium: Core element in cathode materials (like LCO, LFP).
  • IV. Nickel: Found in cathode types like NMC and NCA.

Three of the four are used in cathodes.

Alternatively, you can use mnemonic CoLiNi to remember Cathode forming materials.

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