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The Ideal Size of a Home UPS Battery
Calculating the ideal size of a home UPS battery is critical to the success of the project. For, if we…
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New Oxygen-Ion Battery From Vienna
Scientists from Vienna University of Technology say they have created a brand new type of battery. They believe their new…
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Lead-Acid Versus Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
On the face of it, nickel-cadmium (NiCad) technology should beat lead-acid hands down. Among other things, NiCad’s provide almost consistent…
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Alkaline Battery Chemistry and Capacity
Alkaline batteries get their name from the fact that their electrolyte is an alkaline potassium-hydroxide. They deliver relatively high energy…