What are lithium batteries?

Lithium batteries are a special type of battery with several important advantages compared to traditional battery technologies.

• Ideal for applications that require high peak power
• On average, they last up to 7 times longer than alkaline batteries
• Suitable for temperatures ranging from -20 °C to +40 °C
• Extremely low self-discharge: only around 1% capacity loss per year
• High operating voltage and high energy density
• Lightweight compared to many other battery chemistries

Lithium is a lightweight metal with an exceptionally high energy capacity of approximately 3.86 Ah per gram. When combined with materials such as manganese or sulfur, it creates batteries with high energy output, low weight, long shelf life, and reliable performance under extreme conditions.

Lithium batteries are used in a wide variety of applications, including:

• Mobile phones and portable electronics
• Microprocessors and IoT devices
• Medical equipment
• Industrial applications
• Oil and gas industry

Read more about lithium batteries and their applications here.