N battery
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An N battery is a standard size of dry cell battery
. An N battery is cylindrical with electrical contacts on each end; the positive end has a nub or bump on the top. The battery has a length of 30.2 mm and a diameter of 12.0 mm, and is approximately three-fifths the length of a AA battery
.
A zinc-carbon battery
in this type is designated as R1 by IEC
standards; likewise, an alkaline battery
in this type is designated as LR1. ANSI
designates this battery as 910A and 910D for alkaline and zinc-carbon chemistries, respectively. Energizer calls this type E90.
Mercury batteries of the same dimensions are no longer manufactured because of their toxicity. Former mercury cells such as the Mallory RM401, Duracell RM-401, IEC-MR1, etc. were supplanted by the alkaline Kodak KN.
Rechargeable N-size batteries are also available, in nickel-cadmium (KR1) and nickel-metal hydride (HR1) chemistries. However, these are far less common than other rechargeable sizes. Rechargeable N-Series batteries may be charged in a AA charger using a makeshift adapter (such as a small metal slug or a spring). Some universal battery chargers are also able to charge N Series batteries.
Common uses for this size of battery include some small flashlight
s, remote control door chimes, glucose meter
s, small desk clock
s, wireless microphone
s, and laser pointer
s. N-Cells must not be confused with the similar-sized A23 battery
, which has a 12V output.
Also Known As: 4001, 810, 910A, A910, AM-5, AM5, E90, E90BP-2, KN, KN-1, KN-2, LADY, LR-N, LR01, LR1, MN9100, N, PC9100, UM-5, UM5, VLR1
Battery (electricity)
An electrical battery is one or more electrochemical cells that convert stored chemical energy into electrical energy. Since the invention of the first battery in 1800 by Alessandro Volta and especially since the technically improved Daniell cell in 1836, batteries have become a common power...
. An N battery is cylindrical with electrical contacts on each end; the positive end has a nub or bump on the top. The battery has a length of 30.2 mm and a diameter of 12.0 mm, and is approximately three-fifths the length of a AA battery
AA battery
An AA battery is a standard size of battery. Batteries of this size are the most commonly used type of in portable electronic devices. An AA battery is composed of a single electrochemical cell...
.
A zinc-carbon battery
Zinc-carbon battery
A zinc–carbon dry cell or battery is packaged in a zinc can that serves as both a container and negative terminal. It was developed from the wet Leclanché cell . The positive terminal is a carbon rod surrounded by a mixture of manganese dioxide and carbon powder. The electrolyte used is a paste of...
in this type is designated as R1 by IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
The International Electrotechnical Commission is a non-profit, non-governmental international standards organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies – collectively known as "electrotechnology"...
standards; likewise, an alkaline battery
Alkaline battery
Alkaline batteries are a type of primary batteries dependent upon the reaction between zinc and manganese dioxide . A rechargeable alkaline battery allows reuse of specially designed cells....
in this type is designated as LR1. ANSI
American National Standards Institute
The American National Standards Institute is a private non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States. The organization also coordinates U.S. standards with international...
designates this battery as 910A and 910D for alkaline and zinc-carbon chemistries, respectively. Energizer calls this type E90.
Mercury batteries of the same dimensions are no longer manufactured because of their toxicity. Former mercury cells such as the Mallory RM401, Duracell RM-401, IEC-MR1, etc. were supplanted by the alkaline Kodak KN.
Rechargeable N-size batteries are also available, in nickel-cadmium (KR1) and nickel-metal hydride (HR1) chemistries. However, these are far less common than other rechargeable sizes. Rechargeable N-Series batteries may be charged in a AA charger using a makeshift adapter (such as a small metal slug or a spring). Some universal battery chargers are also able to charge N Series batteries.
Common uses for this size of battery include some small flashlight
Flashlight
A flashlight is a hand-held electric-powered light source. Usually the light source is a small incandescent lightbulb or light-emitting diode...
s, remote control door chimes, glucose meter
Glucose meter
A glucose meter is a medical device for determining the approximate concentration of glucose in the blood. It is a key element of home blood glucose monitoring by people with diabetes mellitus or hypoglycemia...
s, small desk clock
Clock
A clock is an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time. The word clock is derived ultimately from the Celtic words clagan and clocca meaning "bell". A silent instrument missing such a mechanism has traditionally been known as a timepiece...
s, wireless microphone
Microphone
A microphone is an acoustic-to-electric transducer or sensor that converts sound into an electrical signal. In 1877, Emile Berliner invented the first microphone used as a telephone voice transmitter...
s, and laser pointer
Laser pointer
A laser pointer or laser pen is a small portable device with a power source and a laser emitting a very narrow coherent low-powered beam of visible light, intended to be used to highlight something of interest by illuminating it with a small bright spot of colored light...
s. N-Cells must not be confused with the similar-sized A23 battery
A23 battery
The A23 battery is a dry cell-type battery mainly used in small electronic key fob radio devices, such as keyless vehicle entry systems, home security systems, garage door openers, and Bluetooth headsets.An A23 battery is cylindrical, smaller than an AAA battery, measuring 28.5 mm long and...
, which has a 12V output.
Also Known As: 4001, 810, 910A, A910, AM-5, AM5, E90, E90BP-2, KN, KN-1, KN-2, LADY, LR-N, LR01, LR1, MN9100, N, PC9100, UM-5, UM5, VLR1
| Zinc–carbon | Alkaline Alkaline battery Alkaline batteries are a type of primary batteries dependent upon the reaction between zinc and manganese dioxide . A rechargeable alkaline battery allows reuse of specially designed cells.... | NiCd Nickel-cadmium battery The nickel–cadmium battery ' is a type of rechargeable battery using nickel oxide hydroxide and metallic cadmium as electrodes.... | NiMH | |
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| IEC name | R1 | LR1 | KR1 | HR1 |
| ANSI/NEDA name | 910D | 910A | ||
| Typical capacity | 400 mAh MAH The National Security Service was the governmental intelligence organization of Turkey between 1926 and 1965, when it was replaced by the National Intelligence Organization .... |
800–1000 mAh MAH The National Security Service was the governmental intelligence organization of Turkey between 1926 and 1965, when it was replaced by the National Intelligence Organization .... |
350–500 mAh MAH The National Security Service was the governmental intelligence organization of Turkey between 1926 and 1965, when it was replaced by the National Intelligence Organization .... |
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| Nominal voltage Voltage Voltage, otherwise known as electrical potential difference or electric tension is the difference in electric potential between two points — or the difference in electric potential energy per unit charge between two points... |
1.50 V | 1.50 V | 1.25 V | 1.25 V |