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Table 2.9 Mean secondary battery data f
B
On-loud Operating temperature Mean energy Attructive features cs
2
voltage per (" C) density s
cell (V)
Minimum Maximum Whkg Wh/dm3 0)
2
a
m
Unsealed lead-acid 1.50-2.00 -54 54 20 76 Inexpensive, reliable life, cycling ability 9
Sealed nickel-cadmium 1 .00- 1.25 -40 65 24 65 Rcliable cycling ability over a period measured in years
Sealed lcad-acid 1.50-2.00 -45 65 27 65
Unsealed nickel-cadmium 1.00-1.25 -51 60 35 80
Silver-cadmium 0.80-1.10 -44 58 53 120 High energy density, ability for voltage regulation
throughout cycle life of 0.5-3 years
Nickel-zinc 1.50- 1.65 -44 82 56 106 Low and high rate capabilities over wide temperature
range
Silver-zinc (remotely activated) 1.20- I .55 -35 49 60 132 Unlimited shelf life, instantaneous activation at
temperatures of -54 to 93°C
Nickel-hydrogen 1.20-1.30 -18 27 62 55 Long life, rechargeable system, capablc of operating over
years
Silver-hydrogcn 1.00-1.10 4 27 95 60 High energy density, rechargeablc capability for 1-3
years' operation
Silver-zinc 1.30-1.55 -42 -73 113 223 Where maximum energy density and voltage regulation is
required throughout a cycle life period of 0.5-1 year
Gravimetric energy density only
Zinc - chl orine 130
Zinc-air 150
Sodium-sulphur 240
Lithium-chlorine 330
Lithium - sulphur 370