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What do the letters listed before the 18650 size on a battery mean?
2024-08-03
The letters listed before the size of an 18650 battery usually represent the chemistry or type of the battery. Here are some common abbreviations and what they mean:
ICR: Lithium Cobalt Rechargeable
IMR: Lithium Manganese Rechargeable
INR: Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Rechargeable
IFR: Lithium Iron Phosphate Rechargeable

These abbreviations help users distinguish between different types of lithium-ion batteries, each of which has unique characteristics and application scenarios.
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