This cell was not tested. Lithicore says that all of their documents can be verified and are backed by professional testing facilities. That’s good! We want every battery company to use good testing facilities and be fully committed to the results. Lithicore’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)*** safety document for this cell though lists the “chemistry” as the same one used for LiPo’s. That is a concern for me.
Because Lithicore says it has the same chemistry as a LiPo I am giving it a Do Not Buy recommendation. This does NOT mean it is “dangerous”! But we have so many cells we can choose from. I just prefer to not use round cells that use LiPo chemistry that can go into thermal runaway at a lower temperature and have a more violent reaction when in runaway (in case of an accidental short-circuit, mod failure, or EXTREMELY rare internal defect) when there are so many other great performing non-LiPo choices.
If the cell chemistry listed in the MSDS ever changes then I look forward to discussing the reasons for the change with Lithicore and testing this cell!
Four cells were donated for the purposes of testing.
Ratings graphic and MSDS: https://imgur.com/a/AKO7ZNd
Test report: https://bit.ly/2JPaYX8
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These tests only note the ESTIMATED ratings for these batteries at the time I tested them. Any battery that is not a genuine Samsung, Sony, Murata, LG, Panasonic, Molicel, or Sanyo can change at any time! This is one of the hazards of using “rewrapped” batteries or batteries from other manufacturers so carefully research any battery you are considering using before purchasing.
Misusing or mishandling lithium-ion batteries can pose a SERIOUS RISK of personal injury or property damage. They are not meant to be used outside of a protected battery pack. Never exceed the battery’s continuous current rating and keep the plastic wrap and top insulating ring in perfect condition.
Any rating in my ratings tables can change at any time as different grade cells appear on the market, we get swamped with fakes, or new information becomes available to me. Please, never assume that the ratings in the tables are permanent and will never change! Always download the latest version before considering any cell purchase.
To see how other cells have tested check out this link: https://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blog-entry/list-of-battery-tests.7436/
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