PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

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Prepared Document No. Date Rev

LGC MEC/BTC Lee, Kwan Soo LRB-PS-CY260 2007-9-14 1

Approved Description

LGC MEC/BTC Kim, Soo Ryoung Lithium Ion ICR18650 B3 2600mAh

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Model : ICR18650 B3 2600mAh

20 YOIDO-DONG YOUNGDUNGPO-GU,

SEOUL 150-721, KOREA

TEL : (82) 2-3773-1114 FAX : (82) 2-3773-7005

http://www.lgchem.com
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Contents

Contents ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2
1. General Information ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4
1.1 Scope
1.2 Application
1.3 Product Classification
1.4 Model Name
2. Nominal Specification …………………………………………………………………………………… 5
2.1 Capacity
2.2 Nominal Voltage
2.3 Standard Charge
2.4 Max. Charge Current
2.5 Standard Discharge
2.6 Max. Discharge Current
2.7 Weight
2.8 Operating Temperature
2.9 Storage Temperature (for shipping state)
3. Appearance and Dimension …………………………………………………………………………… 5
3.1 Appearance
3.2 Dimension
4. Performance Specification …………………………………… ………………………………………. 6
4.1 Standard Test Condition
4.2 Electrical Specification
4.3 Environmental Specification
4.4 Mechanical Specification
4.5 Safety Specification
5. Cautions and Prohibitions in Handling ……………………………………………………………… 7

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1. General Information

1.1 Scope
This product specification defines the requirements of the rechargeable lithium ion battery to be supplied
to the Customer by LG Chem.
1.2 Application: Note PC
1.3 Product classification: Cylindrical rechargeable lithium ion battery
1.4 Model name: ICR18650B3

2. Nominal Specification

Item Condition / Note Specification

2.1 Capacity Std. charge / discharge Nominal 2,600mAh (Cnom)
Minimum 2,500mAh (Cmin)
2.2 Nominal Voltage Average 3.65 V
2.3 Standard Charge Constant current 0.5C(1250mA)
(Refer to 4.1.1) Constant voltage 4.2V
End current(Cut off) 50mA
2.4 Max. Charge Current 1.0C(2500mA)
2.5 Standard Discharge Constant current 0.2C(500mA)
(Refer to 4.1.2) End voltage(Cut off) 3.0V
2.6 Max. Discharge Current For continuous charge 1.5C(3750mA)
2.7 Weight Approx. Max. 48.0g
2.8 Operating Temperature Charge 0 ~ 45℃
Discharge -20 ~ 60℃
2.9 Storage Temperature 1 month -20 ~ 60℃ Recovery 90%
(for shipping state) 3 month -20 ~ 45℃ Recovery 90%
1 year -20 ~ 20℃ Recovery 80 %

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3. Appearance and Dimension

3.1 Appearance
There shall be no such defects as deep scratch, crack, rust, discoloration or leakage, which may
adversely affect the commercial value of the cell.
3.2 Dimension
Diameter : 18.29 ± 0.11 mm
Height : ≤ 65.05 mm

4. Performance Specification

4.1 Standard test condition

4.1.1 Standard Charge
Unless otherwise specified, “Standard Charge” shall consist of charging at constant current of 0.5C. The
cell shall then be charged at constant voltage of 4.2V while tapering the charge current. Charging shall
be terminated when the charging current has tapered to 50mA. For test purposes, charging shall be
performed at 23ºC ± 2ºC.
4.1.2 Standard Discharge
“Standard Discharge” shall consist of discharging at a constant current of 0.2C to 3.0V. Discharging is
to be performed at 23 ºC ± 2 ºC unless otherwise noted (such as capacity versus temperature).
4.1.3 Fast Charge / discharge condition
Cells shall be charged at constant current of 0.5C to 4.2V with end current of 50mA. Cells shall be
discharged at constant current of 0.5C to 3.0V. Cells are to rest 10 minutes after charge and 20 minutes
after discharge.

4.2 Electrical Specification

Item Condition Specification

4.2.1 Cell shall be measured at 1kHz after charge per ≤ 70 mΩ, with PTC
Initial AC Impedance 4.1.1.
4.2.2 Cells shall be charged per 4.1.1 and discharged ≥ 2500 mAh (Cmin)
Initial Capacity per 4.1.2 within 1h after full charge.
4.2.3 Cells shall be charged and discharged per 4.1.3 ≥ 80% (of Cmin in 2.1)
Cycle Life 300 cycles. A cycle is defined as one charge
and one discharge. 301st discharge capacity
shall be measured per 4.1.1 and 4.1.2

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4.3 Environmental specification.

Item Condition Specification
4.3.1 Cells shall be charged per 4.1.1 and stored in a Capacity remaining rate
Storage Characteristics temperature-controlled environment at 23ºC ± ≥ 90% (Cmin in 2.1)
2ºC for 30 days. After storage, cells shall be
discharged per 4.1.2 to obtain the remaining
capacity.
4.3.2 Cells shall be charged per 4.1.1 and stored in a No leakage,
High Temperature temperature-controlled environment at 60ºC for Capacity recovery rate ≥
Storage Test 1 week. After storage, cells shall be discharged 80%
per 4.1.2 and cycled per 4.1.3 for 3 cycles to
obtain recovered capacity∗.
4.3.3 Cells are charged per 4.1.1 and stored at 60ºC No leakage, No rust
High Temperature and (95% RH) for 168 hours. After test, cells are Capacity recovery rate ≥
High Humidity Test discharged per 4.1.2 and cycled per 4.1.3 for 3 80%
cycles to obtain recovered capacity.
4.3.4 65ºC (8h) ← 3hrs → -20ºC (8h) for 8 cycles No leakage
Thermal Shock Test with cells charged per 4.1.1 After test, cells are Capacity recovery rate ≥
discharged per 4.1.2 and cycled per 4.1.3 for 3 80%
cycles to obtain recovered capacity.
4.3.5 Cells shall be charged per 4.1.1 at 23ºC ± 2ºC
Temperature and discharged per 4.1.2 at the following
Dependency of temperatures.
Capacity Charge Discharge Capacity
-10℃ 60% of Cini
0℃ 90% of Cini
23℃
23℃ 100% of Cini
60℃ 95% of Cini

4.4 Mechanical Specification

* Remaining Capacity : After storage, cells shall be discharged with Std. condition(4.1.2) to measure the remaining capacity.
** Recovery Capacity : After storage, cells shall be discharged with fast discharge condition(4.1.3), and then cells shall be charged with std.
charge condition(4.1.1), and then discharged with Std. condition(4.1.2). This charge / discharge cycle shall be repeated three times to measure
the recovery capacity.
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Item Condition Specification

4.4.1 Cells charged per 4.1.1 are dropped onto an wooden No leakage
Drop Test floor from 4 feet height for 3 cycles, 2 drops from each No temperature rising
cell terminal and 1drop from the side of cell can (Total
number of drops = 9).
4.4.2 Cells charged per 4.1.1 are vibrated for 90 minutes per No leakage
Vibration Test each of the three mutually perpendicular axis (x, y, z)
with total excursion of 0.8mm, frequency of 10Hz to
55Hz and sweep of 1Hz change per minute

4.5 Safety Specification

Item Condition Specification
Cells are discharged per 4.1.2, then charged at constant
4.5.1 current of 3 times the max. charge condition and
: No explode, No fire
Overcharge Test constant voltage of 4.2V while tapering the charge
current. Charging is continued for 7 hours (Per UL1642).
4.5.2 Cells are charged per 4.1.1, and the positive and
External Short - negative terminal is connected by a 100mΩ-wire for 1 : No explode, No fire
Circuiting Test hour (Per UL1642).
4,5.3
Cells are discharged at constant current of 0.2C to
Overdischarge : No explode, No fire
250% of the minimum capacity.
Test
Cells are charged per 4.1.1 and heated in a circulating
4.5.4 air oven at a rate of 5ºC per minute to 130ºC. At 130ºC,
: No explode, No fire
Heating Test oven is to remain for 10 minutes before test is
discontinued (Per UL1642).
Cells charged per 4.1.1 are impacted with their
4.5.5 longitudinal axis parallel to the flat surface and
: No explode, No fire
Impact Test perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the 15.8mm
diameter bar (Per UL1642).
Cells charged per 4.1.1 are crushed with their
4.5.6
longitudinal axis parallel to the flat surface of the : No explode, No fire
Crush Test
crushing apparatus (Per UL1642).

5. Caution and Prohibition in Handling

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Warning for using the lithium ion rechargeable battery. Mishandling of the battery may cause heat, fire and
deterioration in performance. Be sure to observe the following.

Caution
y When using the application equipped with the battery, refer to the user’s manual before usage.
y Please read the specific charger manual before charging.
y Charge time should not be longer than specified in the manual.
y When the cell is not charged after long exposure to the charger, discontinue charging.
y Battery must be charged at operating temperature range 0 ~ 45℃.
y Battery must be discharged at operating temperature range -20 ~ 60℃.
y Please check the positive(+) and negative(-) direction before packing.
y When a lead plate or wire is connected to the cell for packing, check out insulation not to short-circuit.
y Battery must be stored separately.
y Battery must be stored in a dry area with low temperature for long-term storage.
y Do not place the battery in direct sunlight or heat.
y Do not use the battery in high static energy environment where the protection device can be damaged.
y When rust or smell is detected on first use, please return the product to the seller immediately.
y The battery must be away from children or pets
y When cell life span shortens after long usage, please exchange to new cells.

Prohibitions
y Do not use different charger. Do not use cigarette jacks (in cars) for charging.
y Do not charge with constant current more than maximum charge current.
y Do not disassemble or reconstruct the battery.
y Do not throw or cause impact.
y Do not pierce a hole in the battery with sharp things. (such as nail, knife, pencil, drill)
y Do not use with other batteries or cells.
y Do not solder on battery directly.
y Do not press the battery with overload in manufacturing process, especially ultrasonic welding.
y Do not use old and new cells together for packing.
y Do not expose the battery to high heat. (such as fire)
y Do not put the battery into a microwave or high pressure container.
y Do not use the battery reversed.
y Do not connect positive(+) and negative(-) with conductive materials (such as metal, wire)
y Do not allow the battery to be immerged in or wetted with water or sea-water.

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Appendix. Cell Image

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