GB 8897.5 specifies tests and requirements for primary batteries with aqueous electrolyte to ensure their safe operation under intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse.
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
GB/T 8897.1-2003 Primary Batteries — Part 1: General (IEC 60086-1:2000, IDT)
GB 8897.2-2005 Primary Batteries — Part 2: Physical and Electrical Specifications (IEC 60086-2:2000, MOD)
IEC 60050-482:2004 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) — Part 482: Primary and Secondary Cells and Batteries
3 Terms and Definitions
For the purposes of GB 8897.5, the definitions given in IEC 60050-482:2001 and GB/T 8897.1-2003 (some of which are repeated below for convenience) apply, together with the following definitions.
3.1 Battery (primary)
One or more primary cells, including case, terminals and marking.
3.2 Button battery
Small round battery, where the overall height is less than the diameter; batteries complying with Figures 2, 3 and 4 of GB 8897.2-2005.
3.3 Cell (primary)
Source of electrical energy obtained by the direct conversion of chemical energy that is not designed to be charged by any other electrical source.
3.4 Cylindrical battery
Primary battery with cylindrical geometry where the overall height is equal to or greater than the diameter; batteries complying with Figures 1a and 1b of GB 8897.2-2005.
3.5 Explosion (battery explosion)
An instantaneous release wherein solid matter from any part of the battery is propelled to a distance greater than 25 cm away from the battery.
3.6 Harm
