LG 18650 HG2 3000mAh (Brown)

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Official specifications: LG%2018650%20HG2%203000mAh%20(Brown)-info

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

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The discharge curves tracks perfectly.

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

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

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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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