Primary Cells
| Sub Categories | Description |
|---|---|
| Alkaline | The most popular batteries for general purpose and consumer use. |
| Lithium Iron Disulfide | Alkaline compatible, high power and high capacity |
| Lithium Manganese Dioxide | Lightweight and high voltage cells for specialist consumer applications and electronics. |
| Lithium Thionyl Chloride | Very long life, high voltage and lightweight cells for custom built power solutions |
| Nickel Zinc | Specially developed for digital cameras and other high drain applications |
Primary Cells
Non-rechargeable batteries are robust and versatile. There are several scenarios where they are preferable to rechargeable batteries:
- When there is a high cost associated with recovering the battery for maintance and charging.
- Some primary chemistries offer superior performance in extremes of temperature. Lithium Thionyl Chloride in particular excels in harsh conditions, making it an ideal chemistry for use in extreme environments, such as those found in military and subsea sectors.
- Primary battery technology suffers from minimal self discharge. Lithium Thionyl Chloride cells have a longer shelf and service life than any other chemistry, meaning that they excel at providing low currents and occasional pulses for equipment such as data loggers.
