LG 18650 HB3 1500mAh (Gray)
Official specifications:
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Nominal capacity: 1500mAh
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Minimum capacity: 1500mAh
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Nominal voltage: 3.65V
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Standard charge: 750mA, 4.2V, cut-off: 50mA
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Fast charge: 4000mA, 4.2V, cut-off: 100mA
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Standard discharge: 300mA
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Fast discharge: 10000mA
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Max. continuous discharge: 22000mA
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Discharge cut-off voltage: 2.5V
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Cycle life: 400 cycles to 75% at 10A discharge
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Operating temperature: Charge 0°C ~ 50°C, Discharge: –20°C ~ 75°C
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Storage temperature: 1 month: –20°C ~ 60°C, 3 month: –20°C ~ 45°C, 1 year: –20°C ~ 20°C
This is a high current cell from 2012
The capacity is on the low side and the curves do not match, I wonder if it is due to the age of the cell.
It can still deliver 20A, but with some voltage sag.
Conclusion
For its time is was a nice tool battery.
Notes and links
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