Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]With regard to sttoring mercury batteries in the refrigerator, I recalled this posting last May from Varta. Hope this is of value. Tom Weatherly Altadena, CA > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Bud Cook > Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 6:00 AM > To: Leica_Post > Subject: [Leica] Varta on Storing Mercury Batteries > > > Dear Mr Cook, > > please excuse the delay in answering your inquiry concerning > optimal storage > of the mercury cell V 625 PX. > > The electrochemical self discharge in primary batteries is > considerably low. > For mercury cells the self discharge is between 2% and 3% per year at room > temperature. Under optimal storage conditions (refrigerator) the self > discharge rate will be slightly slower: a refrigerator with a temperature > range from 0°C to 10°C is a good place for storing batteries. To prevent > oxidation it is recommended to store the batteries vacuum-packed. > > Do not store them in the freezing compartment. When thawing the > cell, inner > structures of the cell may be destroyed. > > Please do not hesitate to contact us, in case you have further questions. > > Best regards > > VARTA Gerätebatterie GmbH > Marketing > > i.A. Claudia Scheuermann > > >