Nickel Cadmium Battery

Nickel Cadmium batteries were the first rechargable batteries to be widely commercially available.

Nickel Cadmium batteries are commonly utilized in power tools.

Nickel Cadmium is commonly abbreviated as both NiCad and NiCd.

Nickel Cadmium Battery Chemistry

Nickel Cadmium batteries work by oxidizing nickelic hydroxide into nickelous hydroxide, which produces two free electronics for every transaction.

Nickel Cadmium Battery Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Inexpensive
• High number of recharges possible
• Fast recharging

Cons:

• Low charge capacity
• Cadmium is toxic and should be recycled properly
• Memory effect problems

Nickel Cadmium Battery Alternatives

Alternatives to Nickel Cadmium batteries include:

• Nickel-Metal Hydride
• Lithium Ion
• Lithium Polymer