Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery

Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are rechargable batteries which are commonly used in mobile telephones and digital cameras.

Nickel-Metal Hydride is abbreviated as NiMH.

Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pros and Cons

Pros:

• 30-40% more charge capacity than Nickel Cadmium batteries
• Fewer memory-effect problems than Nickel Cadmium betteries
• Less toxic than Nickel Cadmium batteries

Cons:

• Fewer recharges than Nickel Cadmium batteries
• Higher self-discharge rate than Nickel Cadmium

Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Alternatives

Alternatives to Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries include:

• Nickel Cadmium
• Lithium Ion
• Lithium Polymer