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Of course, assuming you wrap it in a tight plastic bag to avoid humidity.
I have a laptop battery at my office that's not currently in use, and also won't be used at least for the next several months. I know that Lithium-ion batteries degrade faster at higher temperatures.
And if this image (kindly stolen from a Lifehacker article) is to be believed, even at room temperature (25C, 77F) the estimated loss is around twice the loss at 0C (32F).
In the last couple of weeks, the temperature here at the office has been approaching the 36C (100F) and rising. So it occurred to me it might be better to store it in the freezer (or perhaps the refrigerator) to slow the aging effect. Is that correct and safe?
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Take a look at this.
– soandos – 2012-01-12T14:10:16.130I guess you will have to chuck one in the freezer and update us with the results later. It also makes me wonder is it really economical? – Shekhar – 2012-01-12T14:34:34.280
How much extra power could it possible take to add one more thing into the freezer/refrigerator? – soandos – 2012-01-12T14:57:43.573
@soandos: The three factors that determine freezer efficiency are its isolation, how often you open the door, and how often you add new warm content. It doesn't matter how long you store something. – MSalters – 2012-01-13T12:44:03.863