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Long term storage of LiPo device (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by RandomUser@lemmy.world to c/askelectronics@discuss.tchncs.de

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I want to store a battery powered device long term (decades) as a reference article, it will never be switched on or charged again. The problem is that it contains a small LiPo battery that will be very hard to remove.

Is there likely to be any significant risk I need to worry about? Once depleted will the battery be relatively inert?

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[–] Tehdastehdas@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

It should be kept charged at ~3.9V/cell (~65% charge), assuming 3.7V nominal voltage. Best storage temperature is 10°C, if memory serves, or maybe it was the best for charging. Self-discharge rate is ~15%/year at that temperature (~30% at room temp), so if you charge to 4.05V (80%) every 2-3 years, it should last long enough. All values depend on the exact cell chemistry. Learned on Battery University long ago.

My phone is 7 years old and the original battery is fine.