In general you might expect this number to be something like 1/5 or 1/10 of the C rate, meaning a 5 hour or 10 hour time to fully discharge. Maximum continuous discharge current sounds like what is the maximum drain current that will remain safe on the battery without "abusing" it and thereby shortening battery life.
What is the difference between charging and discharging a battery?
Charging and Discharging Definition: Charging is the process of restoring a battery's energy by reversing the discharge reactions, while discharging is the release of stored energy through chemical reactions. Oxidation Reaction: Oxidation happens at the anode, where the material loses electrons.
What happens when a battery is discharged?
The chemical reaction during discharge makes electrons flow through the external load connected at the terminals which causes the current flow in the reverse direction of the flow of the electron. Some batteries are capable to get these electrons back to the same electron by applying reverse current, This process is called charging.
How long does it take a battery to fully discharge?
In general you might expect this number to be something like 1/5 or 1/10 of the C rate, meaning a 5 hour or 10 hour time to fully discharge. Maximum continuous discharge current sounds like what is the maximum drain current that will remain safe on the battery without "abusing" it and thereby shortening battery life.
Are batteries rechargeable or non-rechargeable?
Some batteries are capable to get these electrons back to the same electron by applying reverse current, This process is called charging. The capable batteries to get back electrons in the same electrode are called chargeable and if they are not capable to do this, are called non-rechargeable.
Should a battery be fully discharged before charging?
For example, nickel cadmium batteries should be nearly completely discharged before charging, while lead acid batteries should never be fully discharged. Furthermore, the voltage and current during the charge cycle will be different for each type of battery.
How do you determine the charging/discharging rate of a battery?
However, it is more common to specify the charging/discharging rate by determining the amount of time it takes to fully discharge the battery. In this case, the discharge rate is given by the battery capacity (in Ah) divided by the number of hours it takes to charge/discharge the battery.