The equivalent lithium content lithium content of a lithium ion cell is simply 0.3g x Ah capacity of the cell.
Note that if the cell is rated in mAh you just need to divide the number by 1000 to get Ah.
Note: this is an estimation and shipping numbers and calculations should always be checked with the transport company.
IATA [3] give advice and direction on the air shipment of batteries. Lithium batteries may be shipped by air when all the applicable regulatory requirements are met. This includes making certain that:
- The required documentation is completed
- The cell and battery types have passed the applicable UN tests
- All terminals are protected against short circuits
- Packaging limits are met
- Appropriate inner and outer packaging is used
- packages bear the required marks and labels
IATA have checklists and flow charts to help companies work through the requirements.
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References
- LITHIUM BATTERY CALCULATIONS, FedEx Express
- BU-704a: Shipping Lithium-based Batteries by Air, Battery University
- What to Know About How to Ship Lithium Batteries?, IATA
See also: Lithium