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Theoretical capacity and molar mass
Theoretical capacity and molar massMolar mass (g/mol) versus Theoretical capacity (mAh/g). Ideal specific capacity. Interpretation follows the graphs.020335906701601,0102301,340300Molar mass (g/mol)Theoretical capacity(mAh/g)
Ideal specific capacity
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Mass transformed by charge
Mass transformed by chargeTransferred charge (Ah) versus Transformed mass (g). Reaction-equivalent mass. Interpretation follows the graphs.004.661.259.332.5143.7518.75Transferred charge (Ah)Transformed mass (g)
Reaction-equivalent mass
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