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Battery Chemistry

Choosing the right chemistry for your application is a critical design consideration. This chart shows how the most popular battery chemistries compare on several key features. To assure you select the right chemistry, and consider all the other points to remember when designing your portable power source, contact the battery experts at Advanced Power Products, Inc.

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Rechargeable

Weight/WH Volume/WH Price/WH Charging Temp Discharge Temp Volts/Cell

Sealed Lead Acid
Pure Lead Tin

6X

5.5X

4X

-40°C to +60°C -40°C to +60°C 2.0V

Sealed Lead Acid
Lead Calcium

6X

5.5X

1X

-20°C to +50°C -20°C to +50°C 2.0V

Nickel Cadmium

3X

3X

6X

-0°C to +45°C -20°C to +65°C 1.2V

Nickel Metal Hydride

2X

1.5X

5X

-0°C to +40°C -10°C to +65°C 1.2V

Lithium Ion

1X

1X

5X

-0°C to +45°C -20°C to +60°C 3.7V

Lithium Polymer

1X

1X

10X

-0°C to +45°C -20°C to +60°C 3.7V

Primary

Weight/WH Volume/WH Price/WH Operating Temp Volts/Cell

Alkaline

3X

2X

1X

-20°C to +55°C 1.5V

Lithium Manganese Dioxide

2X

1.5X

4-7X

-40°C to +85°C 3.0V

Lithium Sulfur Dioxide

2X

2.5X

5-40X

-60°C to +70°C 3.0V

Lithium Thionyl Chloride

1X

1X

4-12X

-60°C to +85°C 3.6V