Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery – Comparison of four battery types
Lead-acid batteries are a mature battery technology that mainly uses lead and lead oxide as electrodes and sulfuric acid as an electrolyte. Their advantages include: Low cost : Lead-acid batteries have a lower manufacturing cost than other types of batteries. High current output : More suitable for high power requirements, such as car starting. Reliability : Lead-acid batteries perform well in extreme temperatures. However, lead-acid batteries also have disadvantages, such as low energy density, heavy weight, and short cycle life. They are widely used in automobiles, UPS systems, and solar energy storage. Nickel-metal hydride batteries (NiMH) are a common rechargeable battery that mainly consists of nickel oxide and hydrogen storage alloy. Their advantages include: Higher energy density : Compared with lead-acid batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries have higher energy density and lighter volume and weight. Environmental protection : NiMH batteries do not contain harmful heavy met