Monthly Archives: July 2010

Now a bit about the nickel-metal hydride battery . . .

The success of the nickel-metal hydride battery has been driven by its high energy density and the use of environmentally-friendly metals. The modern nickel-metal hydride battery, for instance, offers up to 40% higher energy density compared to the standard nickel-cadmium … Continue reading

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The Nickel-Cadmium Battery

Last week we noted that the nickel-cadmium battery was the first rechargeable battery in small format and forms a standard against which other chemistries are commonly compared. Let’s now look at a summary of advantages and limitations of the nickel-cadmium … Continue reading

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