The difference between lead-acid batteries and lithium batteries.

Lead acid batteries and lithium batteries are both chemical power sources and solid-state electrolyte capacitors. The difference between them is that lead-acid batteries use lead and electrolyte acid as positive and negative electrodes, while lithium batteries use lithium and compounds as positive and negative electrodes. That is to say, the chemical reactions produced by lead-acid batteries and lithium batteries are different based on different materials.

Price
Lead acid batteries are a relatively traditional type of battery that is relatively inexpensive in the market. Lithium batteries are more expensive. For ordinary household users, lead-acid batteries have a higher cost performance ratio; For professionals who require long-term use of high-quality batteries, lithium batteries are more suitable.

Performance

1. Charging time
The charging time of lead-acid batteries is relatively long, usually taking 5 to 10 hours. The charging time of lithium batteries is relatively short, ranging from 1 to 2 hours.
2. Life expectancy
Lead acid batteries have a relatively short lifespan and often require replacement. Lithium batteries have a long lifespan, can be recharged repeatedly, and are much more durable than lead-acid batteries.
3. Security
The common problem with lead-acid batteries is that the temperature rises during charging, which may cause explosions. Lithium batteries also have their own hidden dangers, such as overcharging, over discharging, and high temperatures, which can cause combustion or explosion. Therefore, safety should be taken into consideration when using.

Special treatment

Lithium batteries require special treatment because the lithium in them has chemical properties, and if not properly handled, it may cause harm to the environment and human health. Therefore, once this type of battery needs to be disposed of, it must be scrapped to a professional recycling agency.

Conclusion 

Although lead-acid batteries and lithium batteries are common types of batteries, there are still many differences between them. Lead acid batteries are cheap, but have a long and short charging time, while lithium batteries have a long and fast charging time, but they are expensive and require special treatment. Users can choose suitable batteries according to their own needs. Whether it is lead-acid batteries or lithium batteries, safety is also the most important point, and special attention should be paid when using them.

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