| abstract |
A composite metal precursor including a composite metal hydroxide represented by Formula 1 below, wherein an amount of magnesium (Mg) in the composite metal hydroxide is less than or equal to 0.005 wt %, an electrode active material formed from the same, a positive electrode including the same, and a lithium secondary battery employing the same:n n(A 1-x-y B x C y )(OH) 2 [Formula 1]n nwherein in Formula 1, x, y, A, B, and C are as described in the detailed description. |