What is the difference between a lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) battery and a lithium battery?

The following is a 3-point explanation of What is the difference between a lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) battery and a lithium battery.

• <1>Differences in materials:

lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) battery refers to a lithium-ion battery using lithium iron phosphate as the positive electrode material. The cathode materials of lithium-ion batteries mainly include lithium cobalt oxide, lithium manganate, lithium nickel oxide, ternary materials, lithium iron phosphate, etc. Among them, lithium cobalt oxide is the cathode material currently used in most lithium-ion batteries.

• <2>The difference in lifespan:

The main differences are: that lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4)  batteries have higher energy density, longer service life, and greater durability, while lithium batteries have lower cost.

In addition, lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) batteries are more stable at high temperatures and less prone to self-discharge.

Advantages: Lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) batteries have many advantages over lithium batteries.

First, lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) batteries have a higher energy density, which means less space is taken up and less energy is wasted. In addition, lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) batteries have a longer service life and can be used continuously for more than 10 years, while the service life of lithium batteries is generally only 3-5 years. Additionally, lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) batteries are more durable and can withstand higher charge/discharge cycles, whereas lithium batteries are prone to damage.

• <3> Other differences:

(1) Lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) batteries are used to make lithium-ion secondary batteries. Now the main direction is power batteries. Compared with NI-H, Ni-Cd batteries have great advantages.

(2) Lithium batteries are a type of battery that uses lithium metal or lithium alloy as the positive electrode material and uses a non-aqueous electrolyte solution. The chemical properties of lithium metal are very active, which makes the processing, storage, and use of lithium metal very demanding on the environment.

(3) Lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) will not catch fire or explode when overcharged to 100%; lithium batteries will gas and bulge when they reach the specified value.

Advantages of lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) battery:

1. Lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) battery has a long life, with a cycle life of more than 2,000 times. Under the same conditions, lithium iron phosphate batteries can be used for 7 to 8 years.

2. Safe to use. Lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) batteries have undergone strict safety testing and will not explode even in a traffic accident.

3. Fast charging. Using a dedicated charger, the battery can be fully charged at 1.5C in 40 minutes.

4. Lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) batteries are resistant to high temperatures, and the hot air value of lithium iron phosphate batteries can reach 350 to 500 degrees Celsius.

5. Lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) batteries have no memory effect.

6. Lithium iron phosphate (Lifepo4) batteries are green, environmentally friendly, non-toxic, non-polluting, have wide sources of raw materials, and are cheap.

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