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Prismatic LFP Battery Cells

Prismatic LFP cells pair a rigid aluminum or steel housing with lithium iron phosphate chemistry.

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105Ah 3.2V Prismatic LFP Battery Cell

Our 105Ah 3.2V Prismatic LFP Battery Cell is a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery cell featuring a durable aluminum casing and a compact rectangular design. With a nominal voltage of 3.2V and a rated capacity of 105Ah, it provides 336Wh of nominal energy for compatible battery packs and energy storage applications.

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Product Overview

Prismatic LFP cells pair a rigid aluminum or steel housing with lithium iron phosphate chemistry. This is the dominant cell format for stationary energy storage and a growing choice for cost-sensitive EV and commercial vehicle platforms where cycle life, thermal stability, and $/kWh outweigh gravimetric energy density. Cells are supplied at component level; BMS, thermal management, and electrical protection are implemented at module and pack level.

Key Features

Large-format capacity cuts system complexity. Moving from 314Ah to 587Ah reduces cell count by roughly 47% for the same energy, lowering busbar, terminal, and BMS sense-channel overhead.
Cycle life is the economic lever, but condition-bound. 8,000–10,000+ cycles are quoted at specified temperature, C-rate, and end-of-life thresholds; headline figures are not interchangeable across suppliers without matching test conditions.
Thermal stability is intrinsic. The phosphate-oxygen bond reduces thermal-runaway risk relative to NMC, enabling simpler cooling architectures in ESS racks.
Low-temperature charging is the practical limit. Discharge extends to −20°C, but charging is typically restricted above 0°C on commercial prismatic cells; LFP is not the default for sustained sub-zero duty without heating or derating.
Cost benchmark: LFP cells price materially below NMC on a $/kWh basis, driven by iron and phosphate abundance versus nickel and cobalt.

Technical Specifications

Typical cell-level ranges. Exact values vary by manufacturer and test condition; confirm against the specific datasheet before design lock.

Parameter	Typical Range / Value
Chemistry	Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄)
Nominal voltage	3.2 V
Capacity classes	280–314Ah mainstream; 587Ah, 628Ah large-format in production
Cell energy	314Ah: ~1,005 Wh; 587Ah: ~1.88 kWh; 628Ah: ~2,010 Wh
Gravimetric energy density	~160–180 Wh/kg (capacity-dependent)
Volumetric energy density	~350–434 Wh/L; 587Ah class reaches 434 Wh/L
Cycle life	8,000–10,000+ cycles to 80% capacity under rated conditions
Operating voltage window	2.5 V – 3.65 V
Discharge temperature	−20°C to 55°C; charge upper limit typically 45°C
Certifications (confirm per batch)	UN38.3 (transport); IEC62619 (industrial safety); UL1973 (stationary storage)

Typical Applications

Grid-scale & C&I BESS — cycle life, thermal stability, lowest LCOS among lithium chemistries
Long-duration storage (4–8 h) — large-format cells (587Ah–1,175Ah) reduce connections and balance-of-system cost per MWh
Residential & commercial solar storage — 314Ah class in 16S delivers ~16 kWh per pack; 628Ah class roughly doubles without parallel connections
Electric buses, trucks & commercial vehicles — $/kWh and cycle life align with high-utilization duty cycles
Material handling (forklifts, AGVs) — safety profile and cycle life suit indoor high-cycling operations
Telecom & off-grid backup — thermal stability reduces enclosure and cooling complexity

Installation & Maintenance Notes

Compression: Prismatic cells require even compression at ~10–12 psi; leave slight expansion room and use spring washers to maintain preload over time.
Terminal torque: M6: 4 N·m; M8: 8–10 N·m. Do not exceed; over-torquing damages the terminal seal.
Initial charge: Charge to full voltage before first assembly to ensure activation and balance.
Voltage limits: Avoid charging above 3.65V and discharging below 2.5V; both accelerate capacity loss.
Storage: Controlled temperature, low humidity. Long-term storage above 45°C accelerates calendar fade.

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FAQs

Is a 10,000-cycle rating realistic for my application?

Only if the test conditions match your duty. A cell rated 10,000 cycles at 25°C, 0.5C, 80% DOD will deliver fewer cycles at higher temperature, higher C-rate, or deeper discharge. Compare at your actual operating envelope.

Can I substitute prismatic LFP for NMC without redesign?

No. Voltage platforms differ (3.2V vs. 3.6–3.8V), so series count, BMS thresholds, and charger profile must change. Thermal design also differs: NMC typically requires tighter temperature control.

What certifications should I require?

At minimum: UN38.3 for transport. For ESS/industrial use: IEC62619. For North American stationary storage: UL1973. Confirm batch-level certificates, not just catalog claims.

What is the main procurement error?

Specifying capacity first and cycle-life test conditions last. The defensible sequence is chemistry → format → voltage/capacity → cycle-life test condition → temperature window → certification. Reversing it often produces a cell that meets one headline number but fails system integration.

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