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Application Description:
Lithium thionyl chloride batteries are best where long storage life, high
energy density and a wide temperature range are the most important factors.
They are generally not well suited for high power applications.
Typical Applications:
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Card Readers
Gas Detection
GPS receivers
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Memory Backup
Oil Rigging and Drilling
Automatic Meter Readers
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Manufacturers:
Specifications
| Cell Voltage |
3.6 V |
| Shelf Life |
10 years at 25ºC |
| Discharge Temperature |
-55 to 85ºC |
| Power Delivery |
Low |
Comparison Charts: Rechargeable Chemistries
| Chemistry |
Cost |
Weight |
Temp |
Cycle |
Shelf Life |
Volts |
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(șC) |
Life |
(months) |
per cell |
| Lead Acid Calcium |
$ |
Very Heavy |
-15 to 50 |
180 |
6 |
2.0 |
| Lead Acid Tin |
$$ |
Very Heavy |
-65 to 80 |
300 |
12 |
2.0 |
| Nickel Cadmium |
$$ |
Heavy |
-20 to 65 |
500+ |
6 |
1.2 |
| Nickel Metal Hydride |
$$$ |
Moderate |
-10 to 65 |
500 |
12 |
1.2 |
| Lithium Ion |
$$$$ |
Light |
-20 to 60 |
500 |
12 |
3.7 |
| Lithium Polymer |
$$$$$ |
Light |
-20 to 60 |
500 |
12 |
3.7 |
Non-rechargeable Chemistries
| Chemistry |
Cost |
Weight |
Temp |
Discharge |
Shelf Life |
Volts |
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(șC) |
Rate |
(years) |
per cell |
| Carbon Zinc |
$ |
Very Heavy |
-15 to 50 |
Medium |
2 |
1.5 |
| Alkaline |
$$ |
Heavy |
-65 to 80 |
High |
5 |
1.5 |
| LiMnO2 |
$$$ |
Moderate |
-20 to 65 |
Low |
10 |
3.0 |
| LiSOCl2 |
$$$$ |
Light |
-10 to 65 |
Low |
10 |
3.6 |
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