LiFePO4 batteries are taking “charge” of the battery world. But what exactly does “LiFePO4” mean? What makes these batteries better than other types? Read on for the answer to these questions and more. What are LiFePO4 Batteries? LiFePO4 batteries are a type of lithium battery built from lithium iron phosphate. Other batteries in the lithium category include: Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LiCoO22) Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (LiNiMnCoO2) Lithium Titanate (LTO) Lithium Manganese Oxide (LiMn2O4) Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) You might remember some of these elements from chemistry class. That’s where you spent hours memorizing the periodic table (or, staring at it on the teacher’s wall). That’s where you performed experiments (or, stared at your crush while pretending to pay attention to the experiments). Of course, every now and then a student adores experiments and ends up becoming a chemist. And it was chemists who discovered the best lithium combinations for batteries. Long story short, that’s how the LiFePO4 battery was born. (In 1996, by the University of Texas, to be exact). LiFePO4 is now known as the safest, most stable and most reliable lithium battery. LiFePO4 vs. Lithium Ion Batteries Now that we know what LiFePO4 batteries are, let’s discuss what makes LiFePO4 better than lithium ion and other lithium batteries. The LiFePO4 battery isn’t great for wearable devices like watches. Because they have a lower energy density compared to other lithium-ion batteries. That said, for things like solar energy systems, RVs, golf carts, bass boats, and electric motorcycles, it’s the best by far. Why? Well, for one, the cycle life of a LiFePO4 battery is over 4x that of other lithium ion batteries. It’s also the safest lithium battery type on the market, safer than lithiom ion and other battery types. And last but not least, LiFePO4 batteries can ...
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