Magnetic properties of LixNiyMnyCo1−2yO2 (0.2 ≤ 1 − 2y ≤ 0.5, 0 ≤ x ≤ 1)

► Ni2+, Mn4+ ion distribution in LiNiyMnyCo1−2yO2 is investigated. ► The cation mixing is determined as a function of the Co concentration. ► The lithiation extraction process is analyzed by magnetometry.