IEC 62133-1:2017
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications - Part 1: Nickel systems
Abstract
IEC 62133-1:2017 specifies requirements and tests for the safe operation of portable sealed secondary nickel cells and batteries containing alkaline electrolyte, under intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse.
This first edition cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC 62133 published in 2012. It constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC 62133:2012:
- separation of lithium systems into a separate Part 2;
- inclusion of button cell requirements.
This first edition cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC 62133 published in 2012. It constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC 62133:2012:
- separation of lithium systems into a separate Part 2;
- inclusion of button cell requirements.
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Relevant for
rural electrification
energy storage
battery
energy efficiency
smart city
power bank
powerbank
Additional information
Publication type | International Standard |
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Publication date | 2017-02-07 |
Edition | 1.0 |
Available language(s) | English/French |
TC/SC | TC 21/SC 21A - Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytesrss |
ICS | 29.220.30 - Alkaline secondary cells and batteries |
Stability date | 2024 |
Pages | 44 |
File size | 1332 KB |
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