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Which Lithium Coin Cell Can Replace CR2032?

Author: Chandler Buff
by Chandler Buff
Posted: Jun 14, 2021

IntroductionThe modern automobile industry is developing very rapidly. Take car keys for example, the traditional mechanical keys are basically replaced now. Because our remote control keys and even smart keys are already very common. However, this also brings some troubles to many consumers-what should I do if the key is out of power or the battery is damaged? How to replace the battery? What type of battery should I choose?For example, in most cases, temperatures too high or too low still compromise their ability to store and release energy. Put simply, cold weather will decrease the lifespan of your battery because it will require charging more often. Here will give you some basic ideas of car key batteries comparison in modern life.

1 What Are CR Batteries?1.1 CR×××× DefinitionGenerally speaking, the batteries of car keys are button batteries, which have a relatively long service life. Conventionally, a battery can be used for more than 3 years. To replace the battery of the car key, you must buy the right model. Not all car keys use CR2032, while CR2450, CR2025, and CR2016 are also optional. Here, what models are CR2032 and CR2025? What does CR stand for in battery? According to IEC rules, in Lithium batteries, Chromium is also used in it that is why it's also called CR batteries. Most of the people related CR with the button or coin batteries but it's a chemical designation of Chromium.C-denotes Lithium Manganese Dioxide.R-after another letter denotes a round cell with the chemistry shown by the first letter.Digit-The next four digits indicate the size, the first two digits indicate the diameter, and the last two digits indicate the thickness.All the batteries who have this chemical substance in their batteries they can use this abbreviation CR.

1.2 CR Button Battery ExamplesCR2032 BatteryMax Size: 20.0×3.2mmNominal Capacity: 240mAhNominal Voltage: 3.0VOperating Temperature: -20°C ~+60°CRef.Weight: 3.0gCR2032 batteries is the most common battery coin providing long-lasting, reliable power for various devices. They are used to power small electronics devices such as calculators, wrist watches, various medical devices, fitness appliances, toys etc. As for CR2032 run time, that is, how long should a 2032 battery last? For example, a typical LED uses about 20mA and the capacity of a CR2032 Coin Cell is 200mAh.

CR2016 BatteryMax Size: 20.0×1.6mmNominal Capacity: 90mAhNominal Voltage: 3.0VStandard Current: 0.1mAMax Continuous Current: 1.0mAMax Pulse Current: 15mARef.Weight: 1.8gCR2016 batteries are commonly used in calculators, digital watches, memory back-up, laser pens, car key remotes, calculator, toys, fitness appliances and medical devices like a clinical thermometer and a tensiometer. It has a proven track record for appliances where conventional batteries cannot be used.CR2025 BatteryMax Size: 20.0×2.5mmNominal Capacity: 170mAhNominal Voltage: 3.0VMax Continuous Current: 2.0mAMax Pulse Current: 20mARef.Weight: 2.5gCR2025 batteries provide long-lasting reliable power in various devices. This battery is frequently used in car key remotes, medical devices, digital watches, fitness devices and other electronics.

CR1632 BatteryMax Size: 16.0×3.2mmNominal Capacity: 120mAhNominal Voltage: 3.0VMax Continuous Current: 1.0mAMax Pulse Current: 15mARef.Weight: 1.8gCR1632 batteries mainly used for low power consumption electronic products, generally its output current from 0.001mA to 5mA. For example, CR1632 batteries are often used in car key remotes, watches, toys and other electronic appliances. Also it provides long-lasting reliable power. Store in room temperature, ventilated, dry environment (humidity not more than 60%), having period of validity up to 2 years.

CR2450 BatteryMax Size: 24.0×5.0mmNominal Capacity: 520mAhNominal Voltage: 3.0VOperating Temperature: -30°C ~+60°CMax Continuous Current: 3.0mAMax Pulse Current: 20mARef.Weight: 5.8gVery high weight-to-power ratioNo mercury addedHigh leak protectionCR2450 batteries have certain accomplishments for applications where traditions where traditional cannot be used. Use them for calculators, digital watches, laser pens, car keys, medical devices like a clinical thermometer and a tensionmeter and fitness appliances. Store in room temperature, ventilated, dry environment (humidity not more than 60%), having period of validity up to 3-5 years.

2 SummeryThey are not rechargeable, and are all lithium primary batteries. That is, they are very similar to each other. The shelf life of lithium coin cells stored at normal room temperature and relative humidity is 10 years. If the manufacturing level is not high or the quality control is not good, their life will be greatly shortened. What’s more, if the use environment is ideal, their life span can reach 10 years or more. They are often used on computer motherboard CMOS batteries, memory functions or power-off protection modules, electronic scales, calculators, electronic dictionaries and other products, and can also be used on car remote control keys. With the requirements of new industries, there are also specially improved with very different capacities, mainly to improve their high-current output capabilities, such as those used in flashing lights or RF products.From the above, we can see the difference between them. As for interchangeable batteries, if you are a consumer, replace the battery with the same one that was originally intended, as the holder was designed to fit either one or the other.A derivative problem, what happens to old lithium batteries? Since they cannot be recharged, they has to be disposed of properly. For proper disposal of large numbers of lithium batteries at the same time, they can be disposed of by scattering them in different directions so that they will not touch one another. In short, you can't throw away lithium-ion batteries with your regular trash or even in your blue recycling bin. What you should do is dropping them off at a battery recycling center or battery drop-off, or requesting a battery pick-up through your local government's website.

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