Patent ID: 6706445
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: C01G,C01P,H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
A method for synthesizing a compound, comprising:forming a mixture comprising a lithium compound; at least one metal-containing compound; and a titanium compound, a zirconium compound or a mixture thereof; heating the mixture in the presence of a reducing agent at a temperature and for a time sufficient to form a reaction product; wherein the reaction product has a cubic spinel structure and is represented by the general formula: LinMâ€²aMâ€³1-aTibZr1-bO4 whereinn is from about 0.01 to 2, a is greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 1, b is greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 1, Mâ€² is selected from the group consisting of transition metals and mixtures thereof, and Mâ€³ is selected from the group consisting of valence +3 non-transition metals and mixtures thereof.