Batteries

A review is given of the chemical compositions, structures, performance characteristics, and applications of various primary and secondary batteries. Both batteries produced presently, and those in the development stages are included. The following primary batteries have been discussed: dry, solidelectrolyte, wet, reserve, fuel, and EMF standards. The secondary battery section covers a review of lead-acid, nickel-iron, nickelcadmium, zinc-silver oxide, and cadmium-silver oxide batteries. Also included is a review of the various nuclear batteries and solar converters showing the relationship to each other and the electrochemical batteries.