Lithium Ion Battery

Lithium Ion batteries are a type of rechargeable battery commonly found in notebook computers and mobile telephones.

Lithium is the lightest metal and also posesses the greatest electrochemical potential of all the metals.

Lithium is an unstable metal. For safety reasons, Lithium Ion batteries use Lithium ions instead of actual Lithium metal.

Lithium Ion is usually abbreviated as Li-Ion.

Lithium Ion Battery Pros and Cons

Pros:

• High energy capacity
• No memory-effect issues
• Low self-discharge rate

Cons:

• Expense
• Three to five year lifespan, whether utilized or not

Lithium Ion Battery Alternatives

Alternatives to Lithium Ion batteries include:

• Nickel Cadmium
• Nickel-Metal Hydride
• Lithium Polymer