Cathode active material, method for preparation thereof, non-aqueous electrolyte cell and method for preparation thereof

A cathode active material improved in electron conductivity and a non-aqueous electrolyte cell employing this cathode active material and which is improved in cell capacity and cyclic characteristics. The cathode active material is composed of a compound having the general formula LixFePO4 where 0 < x ≤ 1.0, and a carbon material, with the carbon content per unit weight being not less than 3 wt% and with the powder density being not lower than 2.2 g/cm.