Electrochemical reactivity of LiFePO4 prepared by hydrothermal method

LiFePO4 was prepared by hydrothermal method starting from CH3COOLi, FeSO4, and (NH4)(2)HPO4 at 170 degrees C. The particle size of the obtained LiFePO4 was about 3 pm. The performance of the LiFePO4 as a positive electrode material for rechargeable lithium battery was evaluated in an organic electrolyte. The LiFePO4 exhibited a discharge capacity of 145 mA hg(-1) at the electrode potential of 3.5 V vs Li/Li+.