LG ICR18650B3 Owner's manual

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 : [phone] FAX : [phone]
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
Nominal 2,600mAh (Cnom)2.1 Capacity Std. charge / discharge
Minimum 2,500mAh (Cmin)
2.2 Nominal Voltage Average 3.65 V
Constant current 0.5C(1250mA)
Constant voltage 4.2V
2.3 Standard Charge
(Refer to 4.1.1)
End current(Cut off) 50mA
2.4 Max. Charge Current 1.0C(2500mA)
Constant current 0.2C(500mA)2.5 Standard Discharge
(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
Charge 0 ~ 45℃ 2.8 Operating Temperature
Discharge -20 ~ 60℃
1 month -20 ~ 60℃Recovery 90%
3 month -20 ~ 45℃Recovery 90%
2.9 Storage Temperature
(for shipping state)
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
Initial AC Impedance
Cell shall be measured at 1kHz after charge per
4.1.1.
≤70 mΩ, with PTC
4.2.2
Initial Capacity
Cells shall be charged per 4.1.1 and discharged
per 4.1.2 within 1h after full charge.
≥2500 mAh (Cmin)
4.2.3
Cycle Life
Cells shall be charged and discharged per 4.1.3
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
≥80% (of Cmin in 2.1)

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4.3 Environmental specification.
Item Condition Specification
4.3.1
Storage Characteristics
Cells shall be charged per 4.1.1 and stored in a
temperature-controlled environment at 23ºC ±
2ºC for 30 days. After storage, cells shall be
discharged per 4.1.2 to obtain the remaining
capacity.
Capacity remaining rate
≥90% (Cmin in 2.1)
4.3.2
High Temperature
Storage Test
Cells shall be charged per 4.1.1 and stored in a
temperature-controlled environment at 60ºC for
1 week. After storage, cells shall be discharged
per 4.1.2 and cycled per 4.1.3 for 3 cycles to
obtain recovered capacity∗.
No leakage,
Capacity recovery rate ≥
80%
4.3.3
High Temperature and
High Humidity Test
Cells are charged per 4.1.1 and stored at 60ºC
(95% RH) for 168 hours. After test, cells are
discharged per 4.1.2 and cycled per 4.1.3 for 3
cycles to obtain recovered capacity.
No leakage, No rust
Capacity recovery rate ≥
80%
4.3.4
Thermal Shock Test
65ºC (8h) ←3hrs →-20ºC (8h) for 8 cycles
with cells charged per 4.1.1 After test, cells are
discharged per 4.1.2 and cycled per 4.1.3 for 3
cycles to obtain recovered capacity.
No leakage
Capacity recovery rate ≥
80%
Cells shall be charged per 4.1.1 at 23ºC ± 2ºC
and discharged per 4.1.2 at the following
temperatures.
4.3.5
Temperature
Dependency of
Capacity Charge Discharge Capacity
-10℃60% of Cini
0℃90% of Cini
23℃100% of Cini
23℃
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
Drop Test
Cells charged per 4.1.1 are dropped onto an wooden
floor from 4 feet height for 3 cycles, 2 drops from each
cell terminal and 1drop from the side of cell can (Total
number of drops = 9).
No leakage
No temperature rising
4.4.2
Vibration Test
Cells charged per 4.1.1 are vibrated for 90 minutes per
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
No leakage
4.5 Safety Specification
Item Condition Specification
4.5.1
Overcharge Test
Cells are discharged per 4.1.2, then charged at constant
current of 3 times the max. charge condition and
constant voltage of 4.2V while tapering the charge
current. Charging is continued for 7 hours (Per UL1642).
: No explode, No fire
4.5.2
External Short -
Circuiting Test
Cells are charged per 4.1.1, and the positive and
negative terminal is connected by a 100mΩ-wire for 1
hour (Per UL1642).
: No explode, No fire
4,5.3
Overdischarge
Test
Cells are discharged at constant current of 0.2C to
250% of the minimum capacity. : No explode, No fire
4.5.4
Heating Test
Cells are charged per 4.1.1 and heated in a circulating
air oven at a rate of 5ºC per minute to 130ºC. At 130ºC,
oven is to remain for 10 minutes before test is
discontinued (Per UL1642).
: No explode, No fire
4.5.5
Impact Test
Cells charged per 4.1.1 are impacted with their
longitudinal axis parallel to the flat surface and
perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the 15.8mm
diameter bar (Per UL1642).
: No explode, No fire
4.5.6
Crush Test
Cells charged per 4.1.1 are crushed with their
longitudinal axis parallel to the flat surface of the
crushing apparatus (Per UL1642).
: No explode, No fire
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
yWhen using the application equipped with the battery, refer to the user’s manual before usage.
yPlease read the specific charger manual before charging.
yCharge time should not be longer than specified in the manual.
yWhen the cell is not charged after long exposure to the charger, discontinue charging.
yBattery must be charged at operating temperature range 0 ~ 45℃.
yBattery must be discharged at operating temperature range -20 ~ 60℃.
yPlease check the positive(+) and negative(-) direction before packing.
yWhen a lead plate or wire is connected to the cell for packing, check out insulation not to short-circuit.
yBattery must be stored separately.
yBattery must be stored in a dry area with low temperature for long-term storage.
yDo not place the battery in direct sunlight or heat.
yDo not use the battery in high static energy environment where the protection device can be damaged.
yWhen rust or smell is detected on first use, please return the product to the seller immediately.
yThe battery must be away from children or pets
yWhen cell life span shortens after long usage, please exchange to new cells.
Prohibitions
yDo not use different charger. Do not use cigarette jacks (in cars) for charging.
yDo not charge with constant current more than maximum charge current.
yDo not disassemble or reconstruct the battery.
yDo not throw or cause impact.
yDo not pierce a hole in the battery with sharp things. (such as nail, knife, pencil, drill)
yDo not use with other batteries or cells.
yDo not solder on battery directly.
yDo not press the battery with overload in manufacturing process, especially ultrasonic welding.
yDo not use old and new cells together for packing.
yDo not expose the battery to high heat. (such as fire)
yDo not put the battery into a microwave or high pressure container.
yDo not use the battery reversed.
yDo not connect positive(+) and negative(-) with conductive materials (such as metal, wire)
yDo not allow the battery to be immerged in or wetted with water or sea-water.

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Appendix. Cell Image