18650 battery type
There are many different types of 18650 batteries, including lithium-iron batteries, polymer lithium-ion batteries, lithium manganate batteries and lithium cobaltate batteries. Their performances and uses are different. When purchasing 18650 battery, the appropriate model should be selected according to the actual demand.
How to use 18650 battery correctly?
Proper use of 18650 battery can prolong its service life and avoid safety problems. The following are some precautions for using 18650 battery:
1. Use a suitable charger: Using a suitable charger can avoid overcharging and overdischarge and protect the battery safety.
2. Avoid overcharge and overdischarge: Overcharge and overdischarge will damage the battery and shorten its life. Therefore, the battery should be charged when the battery charge is less than 20% and stopped when the battery charge reaches 80%.
3. Avoid high-temperature and low-temperature environments: Both high-temperature and low-temperature environments will affect the performance of the battery, so keep it in a suitable temperature range.
4. Avoid short circuit: Short circuit will lead to overheating or even explosion of the battery. Therefore, short circuit should be avoided when using batteries.
How to handle the discarded 18650 batteries safely?
Discarded 18650 batteries should be disposed of safely to avoid harm to the environment and human beings. Here are some safe ways to deal with it:
1. recycling: send the waste batteries to the recycling station for recycling by professional institutions.
2. Sealing: seal the waste batteries in plastic bags and store them properly to avoid moisture or heat.
3. Don't throw away at will: Don't throw discarded batteries in the trash can at will to avoid polluting the environment.