LG 18650 HG2 3000mAh (Brown)



Official specifications:

• Nominal Capacity: 3000mAh
• Nominal voltage: 3.50V
• Standard charge: 1500mA, 4.2V, 50mA
• Max. charge voltage: 4.20V+/-0.05V
• Max. charge current: 4000mA
• Standard discharge: 600mA down to 2.5V
• Fast discharge: 10000mA, 20000mA down to 2.5V
• Max. continuous discharge: 20000mA
• Cycle life: 300 at 10A, 200 at 20A both with 4A charge, ramaning capacity minimum 70%
• Weight: 47.0g
• Operating temperature: charge 0°C ~ 50°C, discharge: -20°C ~ 75°C
• Storage temperature: 1 month: -20°C ~60°C, 3 month: -20°C ~ 45°C, 1 year: -20°C ~ 20°C

A high current and high capacity cell, that is rated for high current use.










The discharge curves tracks perfectly.





At 20A the cell reaches 81°C, but first after discharge has terminated.



At 30A I terminated due to temperature, but the cell do reach 90°C after termination.













Ignore the A charge curve, there was a glitch on my equipment.



Conclusion

This is a very good high current cell and it is rated to be used at high charge/discharge rates.



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