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Low Power Cells These are single use High Temperature galvanic primary cells also called
High Power Cells Reserve Batteries .
Chargers & Charging They contain a metallic salt electrolyte which is non-conducting when solid at
Battery Management ambient temperature but which is an excellent ionic conductor when molten.
Battery Testing Activated by a pyrotechnic charge, they provide a high burst of power for a
Get Help short period. (A few tens of seconds to 20 minutes or more)
Information Hotline They are rugged and safe with an indefinite shelf life in storage which makes
Quotation Request them ideal for military applications.
FAQ Typical chemistry is Lithium Iron disulphide. The electrolyte is normally a
Cell Chemistries eutectic mixture of lithium and potassium chlorides.
Free Report Power output ranges from a few watts to several kilowatts.
Why Batteries Fail Advantages
Choosing a Battery Able to withstand severe mechanical stresses of acceleration, shock,

How to Specify vibration and spin

Batteries Rugged
Reliable
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High power and energy densities
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Instantaneous activation
ISO 9000 Qualified
Active chemicals are inert until activated
Long unactivated shelf life - Up to 20 years

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to a friend Design can be optimised for power or capacity.

MPower does not monitor Shortcomings
or record these emails Operating temperature of 400 to 700°C must be maintained by the
pyrotechnic charge throughout the duration of the application. Need
insulation to conserve heat once activated.
Applications
Military applications
Missiles
Weapons systems
Costs
Expensive

Biothermal Battery
Low temperature, low power devices using nano scale materials and
semiconductor technology to convert thermal energy produced by the human

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body into electrical energy.

Resulting power can be used to trickle charge batteries for medium power
devices or to drive low drain applications such as heart pacemakers.
Long life.
Can be implanted.
Low energy conversion efficiency due to low operating temperature.
Use limited to low power applications.

History
See also Themo-electric Batteries based on the direct conversion of heat into
electricity.
Cell Chemistry Comparison Chart

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