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Which method is more advantageous - economically as well as scientifically?
Charging a battery (rechargeable) just after its use or charging it fully after its complete discharge?
I read in my book that in the case of lead storage batteries, the PbSO4 produced during discharge can be easily converted back into Pb and PbO2 when freshly precipitated. Otherwise it changes its crystalline structure and ages to a less reactive from, which cannot be reconverted back to starting materials.
On the other hand, I read in the instruction manual of my car battery charger that frequent charging can reduce battery life so recharge completely only after full discharge. This is also written in my laptop's manual.
Charging a battery (rechargeable) just after its use or charging it fully after its complete discharge?
I read in my book that in the case of lead storage batteries, the PbSO4 produced during discharge can be easily converted back into Pb and PbO2 when freshly precipitated. Otherwise it changes its crystalline structure and ages to a less reactive from, which cannot be reconverted back to starting materials.
On the other hand, I read in the instruction manual of my car battery charger that frequent charging can reduce battery life so recharge completely only after full discharge. This is also written in my laptop's manual.