PS-1/3AAH/10 Power-Sonic, PS-1/3AAH/10 Datasheet - Page 12

• Manufacturer Part Number: PS-1/3AAH/10
• Description: NiCd - Nickel Cadmium Battery 1.2V 110mAH 5 8 WL SS
• Manufacturer: Power-Sonic

Specifications of PS-1/3AAH/10

• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

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Important Do’s and Don’ts
Safety Considerations When Handling Batteries
Recycling
Differences Between Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) And Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Batteries
Nickel-Metal Hydride
Charge Levels
Memory
Cold Temperatures
Service Life
Nickel Cadmium & Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries
Nickel Cadmium
• Nickel Cadmium batteries, are an older form of rechargeable battery. While they tend to be less expensive than
• Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are more expensive to produce than NiCd batteries, but offer a few advantages over
• NiMH batteries are capable of storing and holding a greater charge than their predecessors. For instance, in high-
• NiCd batteries can develop a “memory” when not fully discharged. Crystals can develop inside the battery which
• NiCd batteries can be discharged over a wider temperature range (-4°F -to 149°F) than NiMH batteries (14°F to 122°F)
• While NiCd batteries must be carefully charged and discharged to maintain their usable lifespan, they can remain
• Always familiarize yourself with the MSDS – see Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) above.
• Never disassemble a battery, as the electrolyte inside is strong alkaline and can damage skin and clothes.
• Never attempt to short-circuit a battery, doing so can damage the product & generate heat that can cause burns.
• Never dispose of batteries into a fire as it will cause the battery to rupture, release noxious chemicals and
• Never solder anything directly to a battery as this will damage the safety vent inside the cap.
• Never insert the batteries with their polarities reversed as this can cause the battery to swell or rupture.
• Never reverse charge or overcharge with high current. Doing so causes rapid gas generation and increased gas
• Never charge batteries with a modified and/or unspecified charger as this can cause batteries to swell or rupture.
• Never place the batteries in a sealed container as gases (oxygen, hydrogen) may be given off, and there is a
• Never use a battery in an appliance for which it was not intended. Differences in specifications can lead to
• Nickel Cadmium batteries contain materials that are harmful to the environment and they should be re-cycled.
newer designs, the toxic cadmium used in their construction makes them harmful to the environment. They have
lower self-discharge levels than NiMH batteries
the older design.
drain devices like cameras they can offer up to twice the battery life.
interferes with charge levels, reducing the effective lifespan of the cell between charges and preventing a full
recharge.
in service considerably longer than NiMH batteries. NiMH batteries wear out much faster.
possibly explode.
pressure, causing batteries to swell or rupture.
danger of the batteries rupturing or exploding in the presence of a source of ignition.
damage to the battery or appliance.
Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are more environmentally friendly, but we strongly recommend that they be re-
cycled as the main derivative is nickel, which is considered semi-toxic.
To find out more about recycling, the applicable Federal and State laws and local battery recycling locations in
your area we would direct you to the following sites: http://www.call2recycle.org – Tel: [phone], and
http://www.earth911.org.