How long can a cell be stored?

On theory energy loss can¡¯t be avoided during store. Its proper electrochemistry construction makes the losing unavoidable. Self-discharge is the best-known causation. Generally this has to do with the electrolytic solubility of the positive electrode material or its thermodynamic instability (easy spontaneous decomposition). Self-discharge in rechargeable batteries is particularly high in comparison to primary battery. Furthermore every month a battery self-discharge rate is various depending on the system. It changes in the range of 10-35%. Primary battery self-discharge is lower considerably. At room temperature it may even be below 2%. However, various processes take place in parallel with this which lead to an increase of the battery¡¯s internal resistance during storage. These processes lead to a reduction in load capability. However energy loss is more noticeable at relatively high discharge current. The below table lists self-discharge approximation under normal storage conditions: type Self-discharge Alkali manganese£¨MnO2/Zn£©£¬cycloidal £¼2% Zinc carbon£¨MnO2/Zn£©£¬cycloidal £¼4% Li-ion(LiMnO2)£¬cycloidal and button cell Approx 1% Ni-MH/Ni-Cd cell £¼35%

 
   
 
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