Source: Mixed powder from crushed spent ternary lithium-ion batteries (NCM/NCA systems), containing cathode materials, anode graphite, and residual electrolyte.

Key Valuable Metals: Lithium (Li), Nickel (Ni), Cobalt (Co), Manganese (Mn), Graphite (C)

Typical Features: Dark grey to black powder with high metal content; distinct magnetic and density properties compared to LFP black mass.

Common Grades:

o Black mass from 18650 cylindrical ternary cells

o Black mass from prismatic/pouch ternary power cells

o Mixed black mass from ternary battery modules