K2 Energy 14500 LiFePO4 500mAh (White)

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This is a LiFePO4 cell, this means lower charge voltage, less energy content and longer cell life.

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This type of chemistry has a very flat discharge curve and the two cells match nicely.

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The temperature raise is not very high, even at 10A.

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At 15A there is no time for temperature raise, before my equipment cuts the discharge due to low voltage.

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Conclusion

Depending on equipment the lower voltage may be an advantage or disadvantage, the capacity and energy is lower than normal LiIon. This chemistry is safer, because the self-ignition temperature is much higher.

For some applications this will be a good cell.


Notes and links

How is the test done and how to read the charts
How is a protected LiIon battery constructed
More about button top and flat top batteries
Comparison to other LiIon batteries