Battery Care Table

Tips for you guys to properly take care of your battery:

Most of you get your facts wrong, this table to help you in your battery care and knowledge

	NiMH	Li-ion
Cost	Lower Cost	Higher Cost
Weight	Heavier	Lighter
Energy Density	60+ Watt-hours per kilogram	200 Watt-hours per kilogram
Self Discharge	30% per month at 68 degrees F	5% per month at 60 degrees F
Maximum Charge Rate	Capacity divided by 10	Capacity divided by / 2
Cycle Life	~300 cycles	12 to 18 months regardless
Deep Discharge	May eventually mess it up	Will destroy the battery
Extreme Heat	Expands the cell and may cause a leak.	May detonate the battery
Safety Circuits Used	Typically a chemical catalyst added to the formulation to convert gas into water.	Over temperature shutdown Pressure Relief Gas Vent Over charging interrupt Over discharge protection Short circuit Protection
Storage Mode	Store discharged.	40% charge, refrigerated but never frozen.

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