LSC641 Perovskite Powder | La?.?Sr?.?CoO???? | High-Performance Cathode Material for SOFCs

LSC641 (Lanthanum Strontium Cobalt Oxide, nominal composition: La?.?Sr?.?CoO????) is a premium perovskite oxide powder engineered for high-performance applications in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), oxygen separation membranes, and heterogeneous catalysis. With its ultra-fine particle size (0.2?C0.4 ??m) and high specific surface area (8?C12 m2/g), this material delivers exceptional electrochemical activity and oxygen ion conductivity??critical for efficient energy conversion and catalytic processes. Manufactured under strict quality controls, our LSC641 powder ensures low moisture content (??1 wt.%) and batch-to-batch consistency, making it ideal for both laboratory research and industrial-scale production of advanced energy devices.

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Key Properties & Advantages
LSC641??s performance stems from its optimized perovskite structure and precise elemental composition:

Ultra-Fine Particle Size (0.2?C0.4 ??m): Enhances surface-to-volume ratio, maximizing active sites for oxygen reduction reactions (ORR) in SOFC cathodes and accelerating catalytic kinetics.
High Specific Surface Area (8?C12 m2/g): Provides abundant interfaces for ion and electron transport, improving electrochemical performance in energy devices.
Low Moisture Content (??1 wt.%): Ensures stability during storage and processing, preventing agglomeration and maintaining uniform dispersion in slurries or composites.
Perovskite Structure Stability: Retains its ABO?-type crystal structure under operational conditions (up to 800??C in oxidizing atmospheres), ensuring long-term durability in high-temperature applications.
Excellent Oxygen Ion Conductivity: Cobalt-rich composition promotes oxygen vacancy formation, enabling efficient oxygen transport??critical for SOFC cathode performance and oxygen separation membranes.
Core Applications
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs)
LSC641 is a benchmark cathode material for intermediate-temperature SOFCs (IT-SOFCs):

Cathode Layers: Enables high ORR activity at 600?C800??C, reducing polarization resistance and improving fuel cell efficiency.
Composite Electrodes: Compatible with electrolytes like YSZ (yttria-stabilized zirconia) or GDC (gadolinium-doped ceria), forming robust interfaces for enhanced performance.
Oxygen Separation Membranes
Oxygen Permeation: Facilitates selective oxygen transport through dense membranes, suitable for industrial gas purification (e.g., oxygen enrichment, syngas production).
Heterogeneous Catalysis
Oxidation Reactions: Catalyzes reactions such as CO oxidation, methane reforming, and volatile organic compound (VOC) degradation, leveraging its high surface area and redox-active cobalt sites.
Technical Specifications
Parameter Details
Chemical Composition La?.?Sr?.?CoO???? (perovskite structure)
Particle Size (D50) 0.2?C0.4 ??m (laser diffraction)
Specific Surface Area 8?C12 m2/g (BET method)
Moisture Content ??1 wt.% (Karl Fischer titration)
Crystal Structure Cubic perovskite
Color Black crystalline powder
Quality Assurance
Each batch of LSC641 undergoes rigorous testing to ensure reliability:

X-ray diffraction (XRD) to confirm perovskite phase purity.
Particle size analysis (laser diffraction) to verify 0.2?C0.4 ??m distribution.
BET surface area measurement to validate 8?C12 m2/g range.
Moisture content testing to ensure compliance with ??1 wt.% specification.

A certificate of analysis (CoA) is provided with each order, documenting batch-specific properties.
Packaging & Storage
Packaging: Available in 10g, 50g, 100g, and bulk quantities, sealed in airtight aluminum foil bags or glass jars to prevent moisture absorption.
Storage: Store in a dry, cool environment (??25??C) away from reducing agents. Shelf life is ??12 months under proper storage conditions.
Handling: Use in a well-ventilated area; avoid inhalation of dust.
Why Choose LSC641?
LSC641 stands out as a high-performance material for:

SOFC Cathodes: Delivers low polarization resistance and high power density in intermediate-temperature operations.
Oxygen Membranes: Enables efficient oxygen separation for industrial gas processing.
Catalysis: Accelerates oxidation reactions with high selectivity and stability.

With its consistent quality and tailored properties, LSC641 supports innovation in energy conversion and catalytic technologies.

Contact our technical team for bulk pricing, custom formulations, or application-specific data.

For research and industrial use only.