Nickel-Based

Nickel batteries have a positive electrode of nickel hydroxide and a negative electrode of cadmium.

Technology

Mainstream technologies

Nickel batteries have a positive electrode of nickel hydroxide and a negative electrode of cadmium. They offer good resistance to electrical use as they can be left in a discharged condition for long periods without permanent damage and offer good performance in high ambient temperatures.

Technical Data

Typical cell voltage

Cell voltage

Range is 1.2V

Usage

Applications

Nickel batteries are used for standby as well as a range of other applications including. in trains and for starting aircraft. They and are especially suited to electrically or mechanically arduous applications.