NEMA C18.1M PART 1-2009
Portable Primary Cells and Batteries with Aqueous Electrolyte - General and Specifications (Incorporating Errata: 10/7/09)

Standard No.

NEMA C18.1M PART 1-2009

Release Date

2009

Published By

NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

NEMA C18.1M PART 1-2015

Latest

NEMA C18.1M PART 1-2015

Scope

This standard applies to portable primary cells and batteries with aqueous electrolyte and a zinc anode (non-lithium). This edition includes the following electrochemical systems: a) Carbon zinc (LeClanche and zinc chloride types); b) Alkaline manganese dioxide; c) Silver oxide; d) Zinc air. e) Nickel oxyhydroxide. Purpose The purpose of this publication is: a) To ensure the electrical and physical interchangeability of products from different manufacturers; b) To minimize proliferation of cell and battery types; c) To define a standard of performance and provide guidance for its assessment; d) To provide guidance to consumers@ manufacturers@ and designers. This is achieved by specifying nomenclature@ dimensions@ polarity@ terminals@ marking@ test conditions@ and procedures.

NEMA C18.1M PART 1-2009 history

• 2015 NEMA C18.1M PART 1-2015 Portable Primary Cells and Batteries with Aqueous Electrolyte - General and Specifications
• 2009 NEMA C18.1M PART 1-2009 Portable Primary Cells and Batteries with Aqueous Electrolyte - General and Specifications (Incorporating Errata: 10/7/09)
• 2005 NEMA C18.1M PART 1-2005 Portable Primary Cells and Batteries with Aqueous Electrolyte - General and Specifications [Superseded: NEMA C18.1M]
• 2001 NEMA C18.1M PART 1-2001 Portable Primary Cells and Batteries with Aqueous Electrolyte - General and Specifications
• 1999 NEMA C18.1M PART 1-1999 Portable Primary Cells and Batteries with Aqueous Electrolyte - General and Specifications