00072882 2-Cell 2.4V 4.0AH NI-MH VHT7/5CS Cell Side by Side – Huge UK based stock

Cross referenced with other manufacturers part numbers:

2/VHT7/5CSAP007
ACCU 00072882
ACCU 00072883
ACCU ACCU 0072883
ARTS ENERGY 2 VHT 7/5 Cs U
ARTS ENERGY 807463
CAB 14-367
ZUMTOBEL 00072882
ZUMTOBEL 59004665
ZUMTOBEL 9008709501379
ZUMTOBEL ACCU NiMH 2.4V 4,0Ah BLK 3H 90mm JST VHR

NIMH Batteries

NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries are rechargeable power sources that use a hydrogen-absorbing alloy at the negative terminal and nickel oxide hydroxide at the positive terminal.

They offer higher energy density than older NiCd batteries and are more environmentally friendly, but they have a higher self-discharge rate than newer technologies like lithium-ion. NiMH batteries are commonly used in household electronics, cordless phones, and some hybrid vehicles.

How they work

During a discharge cycle, the negative electrode (metal hydride) releases stored hydrogen, and the positive electrode (nickel oxyhydroxide) absorbs hydroxide ions, generating electricity.

During a charge cycle, the process is reversed, with electrons flowing from the charger to the positive electrode and then to the negative electrode, storing energy.

Advantages

Higher capacity: Typically have two to three times the capacity of NiCd batteries.

Environmentally friendly: Contain fewer toxic elements than NiCd batteries, making them safer to dispose of and recycle.

Less prone to memory effect: Less sensitive to the memory effect than NiCd batteries.

Good performance: Can operate well at a wide range of temperatures and are efficient at high-rate discharges.

Disadvantages

Higher self-discharge: They lose their charge faster than some other battery types when not in use, though low self-discharge (LSD) versions are available.

Shorter lifespan: Generally have a shorter cycle life and lifespan compared to modern alternatives like lithium-ion batteries.

Susceptible to heat: High temperatures can degrade their performance and reduce their service life.

Lower energy density: Have lower energy density than lithium-ion batteries, limiting their use in high-performance or very compact devices.