Battery Basics
Two Temperature Scales for Batteries
We like to refer to the two temperature scales for batteries in our blog, because we…
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The Oldest Lead-Acid Battery
Was that a photo of the the oldest lead-acid battery still in existence, that you…
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Pioneering Days of Lithium Batteries
A quick dive into the pioneering days of lithium batteries, tells us they have been…
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Birth of the Button Cell Battery
The birth of the button cell battery did not come when alkaline batteries arrived. In…
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Forgotten Battery World of Lewis Urry
Today we share the story of a Canadian-American chemist, who helped change everyday life in…
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Pedigree of Silver Oxide Batteries
The pedigree of silver oxide batteries dates back to the early 1800s, after Alessandro Volta…
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The Birth of the Modern Battery
The birth of the modern battery was a private affair, with only two amateur scientists…
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Aluminum-Ion Batteries Are Resurfacing
Aluminum-ion batteries are resurfacing after a long slumber. They look impressive on paper too. Aluminum…
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Pioneering Days of Battery Flashlights
A fellow named Conrad Hubert founded the American Electrical Novelty and Manufacturing Company in 1896.…
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Button and Coin Batteries Compared
Button and coin batteries are both self-contained cells, although they vary in size, proportion, and…