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Nickle - Cadmium battery

Nickle - Cadmium battery

Nickle cadmium battery | None

  • High Durability : Performs well in demanding environments with wide temperature ranges.
  • Long Service Life : Capable of thousands of charge/discharge cycles with proper care.
  • Deep Discharge Tolerance : Can be discharged completely without significant damage.
  • Fast Charging : Supports quick charging compared to some older chemistries.
  • Reliable in Extreme Temperatures – Performs efficiently in hot or cold conditions.
  • Low Internal Resistance – Delivers high surge currents when required.
Applications: Aviation & Railway Systems, Emergency Lighting & Exit Signs, Medical Equipment, Power Tools & Industrial Equipment, Backup Power for Telecom & Utilities, Military and Aerospace Applications

The design features a medium discharge rate, high tolerance to electrical abuses such as overcharge and over-discharge, and robust construction that ensures resistance to rough handling and mechanical abuse, offering trouble-free long cycle life, no risk of sudden failure due to cell chemistry and structure, and ample electrolyte reserve for extended maintenance intervals. Over 20 years of service life in stationary applications with IEC60623

 

The design features a medium discharge rate, high tolerance to electrical abuses such as overcharge and over-discharge, and robust construction that ensures resistance to rough handling and mechanical abuse, offering trouble-free long cycle life, no risk of sudden failure due to cell chemistry and structure, and ample electrolyte reserve for extended maintenance intervals. Over 20 years of service life in stationary applications with IEC60623

Netcon Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery is a robust and reliable rechargeable battery technology known for its durability, long life, and excellent performance under extreme conditions. Ni-Cd batteries use nickel oxide hydroxide and metallic cadmium as electrodes, offering stable power output and resistance to deep discharge.

 

1. Electrical Characteristics

  • Nominal Voltage per Cell: 1.2 V

  • Charge Voltage (per cell): 1.4 – 1.45 V

  • Discharge Cut-off Voltage (per cell): 1.0 V (standard) / 0.9 V (deep discharge)

  • Capacity Range: 1 Ah – 1,000 Ah (depending on design)

  • Energy Density: 40 – 60 Wh/kg

  • Cycle Life: 1,000 – 2,500 cycles (can exceed 20 years in standby/industrial use)

  • Self-Discharge Rate: ~10% per month at 20°C

2. Mechanical & Environmental

  • Operating Temperature Range:

    • Charge: 0°C to +45°C

    • Discharge: –20°C to +60°C (special types: –40°C to +70°C)

  • Storage Temperature: –20°C to +40°C (long-term)

  • Construction Types: Vented (flooded) or Sealed (maintenance-free)

  • Orientation: Can operate in various orientations (vented types upright only)

3. Charging Parameters

  • Standard Charge: 0.1 C for 14–16 hours

  • Rapid Charge: 0.3 – 1.0 C with charge control

  • Overcharge Capability: High tolerance compared to Li-Ion and VRLA

  • Float Charging: 1.35 – 1.40 V/cell (for standby applications)

4. Performance Characteristics

  • Deep Discharge Capability: Excellent – can tolerate full discharge

  • High Discharge Current: Up to 10C depending on design

  • Internal Resistance: Low – allows high surge output

  • Memory Effect: Present (requires periodic deep discharge to restore capacity)

5. Safety & Compliance

  • Electrolyte: Potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution (alkaline)

  • Standards: IEC 60623 / IEC 60629 (for industrial Ni-Cd cells)

  • Environmental Consideration: Cadmium is toxic; proper recycling/disposal required