What is a 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.
| Component | Charged | Discharged |
|---|---|---|
| Anode | Nickelic Hydroxide | Nickelous Hydroxide |
| Cathode | Cadmium | Cadmium Hydroxide |
| Electrolyte | Potassium Hyrdoxide | Potassium Hyrdoxide |
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:
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