NOVELTY - The electrode has a current collector (112) that is provided with a coated region and uncoated region. An active material layer (113) is provided on the current collector and in the uncoated region. The current collector is characterized by x-ray diffraction pattern in which ratio of full width at half maximum (FWHM) of largest peak. FWHM of second largest peak of current collector in the uncoated region is greater than a ratio of FWHM of largest peak. FWHM of second largest peak of current collector is provided in the coated region.    USE - Electrode of electrode assembly used in rechargeable battery (all claimed) such as low-capacity rechargeable battery used for small portable electronic device such as mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder and large-capacity rechargeable battery for driving motor of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Length of the positive uncoated region can be increased when the ratio of FWHM of maximum peak and FWHM of second largest peak of positive current collector in the positive uncoated region is increased due to change in crystal orientation. The stretching ratio or engineering strain can be increased in lengthwise direction of the positive uncoated region, by helping to prevent the negative electrode from being curved. The rechargeable battery provided with an electrode in which undesirable curvature can be reduced and/or prevented. The current collector in the uncoated region can be vibration-hammered and stretching ratio of the current collector in the uncoated region can be increased, by preventing the electrode from warping.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode assembly;    (2) rechargeable battery; and    (3) method for fabricating electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the fabricating process of electrode.    Horn (62)    Coater (71)    Pressing rollers (73,74)    Current collector (112)    Active material layer (113)