Why li-po and not li-on?

Started by prateek13, July 08, 2010, 01:30:39 PM

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prateek13

most people use and suggest li-po batt. packs
why is li-on not so popularised? ??? ???
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medicineman1987

Li-on packs have higher weight than Li-Po for the equivalent capacity.. Also their discharge rates i.e. C capacity is lower.. Hence they are used in lower draw applications such as cellphones and indoor helis etc.. They are also safer i think..
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