Abstract: A graphite material for a negative electrode of a lithium-ion secondary battery is provided. A ratio Lc(112)/Lc(006) defined as a ratio of expansion of graphene sheets to sheet displacement ranges from 0.08 to 0.11, both inclusive. A crystallite size Lc(006) calculated from a wide-angle X-ray diffraction line ranges from 30 nm to 40 nm, both inclusive. An average particle size ranges from 3 ?m to 20 ?m, both inclusive.
Abstract: This amorphous carbon material is used as a material for a negative electrode of a lithium-ion secondary battery. The material has a circularity of 0.7 to 0.9, both inclusive, a mean particle size of 1 ?m to 30 ?m, both inclusive, and a total content of transition metals of 700 ppm to 2500 ppm, both inclusive.