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by Justin Thomas March 16, 2012 batteries/nizn-

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IN A NUTSHELL
NiZn (Nickel-Zinc) batteries (http://www.amazon.com/PowerGenix-ZR-
PGX1HRAA-4B-Charger-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B0029NZVZ0/?
tag=metaef cient-20)are a type of rechargeable AA battery that operates with
anominal voltage1.6 volts, which is very close to the 1.5 volts of alkaline batteries.
This makes NiZn battery perform well in high-drain devices like handheld games.
However, NiZn batteries do not have a long life after about 30-50 recharges,
they tend to go at easily. NiZn batteries also require a special charger optimized
for their chemistry. Overall, these batteries are good for high-drain devices that
require a high voltage, but whenever possible we recommend sticking with high-
capacityLSD NiMH batteries (http://metaef cient.com/rechargeable-
batteries/best-rechargeable-batteries-battery-chargers.html).

THE DETAILS
Nickel-zince batteries have been around since the 1920s, but NiZn batteries only
became available in the AA size (http://www.amazon.com/PowerGenix-ZR-
PGX1HRAA-4B-Charger-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B0029NZVZ0/?
tag=metaef cient-20) for the consumer market in 2008. NiZn batteries works
wells in devices that are nicky about voltage levels. Some devices even refuse to
operate when 1.2 volt NiMH batteries are used. However,when freshly charged,
the terminal voltage of NiZn batteries is around 1.85 volts, which can be hazardous
to many battery-operated appliances they are usually built to handle a range of
1.2 to 1.6 volts.
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Another issue that photographers and other reviewers report is that NiZn
batteries work well for the rst 30 charges, then after this point they tend to self-
discharge (go at) quickly. However, others say the batteries perform well for a
longer period of time. Usually these different experiences can be explained by how
the batteries are used, and how often they are recharged. Overall, NiZn batteries
are a good choice when a high-power, high-voltage battery is needed and longevity
is not necessary.

NiZn are non-toxic batteries, and they are good candidates for recycling because
the nickel inside is worth enough to cover the cost of recycling.

PowerGenix is developing next generation AA cells, they company says they expect
them to available in the second half of 2012.PowerGenix is also working on NiZn
batteries for electric and hybrid cars. It will take time for these batteries to catch up
to and overtake the more common lithium-ion batteries, especially in this
application.

Currently, only one company, Powergenix (http://www.powergenix.com),

makesNiZn AA batteries (http://www.amazon.com/PowerGenix-ZR-PGX1HRAA-
4B-Charger-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B0029NZVZ0/?tag=metaef cient-20).
You can nd them available at Amazon a charger and pack of 4
(http://www.amazon.com/PowerGenix-PGX-4AAZiNc-1-6v-Voltage-
Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B0029LHXG2 )is priced at around $20.

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Kevin
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Before you recharge them, must they be reconditioned or discharged like NIMH
batteries? Other question is, if measuring using volt meter, at what voltage are they
considered drained? Talking AA of course.

REP LY

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s300
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 Actually, at the moment PKCELL (http://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Batteries-
1-6Volt-2500mWh-Voltage/dp/B00WTRSTAU/?tag=metaef cient-20) produces
them as well, and Id guess many more companies do so, too.

REP LY

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web master
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Yes, it looks like other companies have entered the game since the article was
written.

REP LY

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ahhi seefor some reason i read that bottom part as available now and not
available soonmy bad

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