scope:

This publication applies to portable rechargeable or secondary cells and batteries1 based on the following electrochemical systems:

a. Nickel-cadmium

b. Nickel-metal hydride

c. Nickel-zinc

Section 1 of this Standard contains general information and all standardized performance and mechanical tests upon which all the specifications in Section 2 are based.

Section 2 specification sheets list those tests and requirements described herein that are required for each battery. Not all tests in Section 1 are necessarily required on every specification sheet.

Part 2 of this Standard describes all safety tests and requirements.