This part specifies the general terminology used in the fields of primary and secondary cells and batteries.
2 Normative References
The following normative document contains provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this part. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this part are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the normative document indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
IEC 60027-1:1992 Letter Symbols to be Used in Electrical Technology — Part 1: General + Amendment 1:1997
IEC 60027-2:2000 Letter Symbols to be Used in Electrical Technology — Part 2: Telecommunications and Electronics
IEC 60050-151:2001 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary — Part 151: Electrical and Magnetic Devices
3 Terms and Definitions
3.1 Fundamental Concepts
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cell
basic functional unit, consisting of an assembly of electrodes, electrolyte, container, terminals and usually separators, that is a source of electric energy obtained by direct conversion of chemical energy
Note: See primary cell and secondary cell.
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primary cell
cell which is not designed to be electrically recharged
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secondary cell
cell which is designed to be electrically recharged
Note: The recharge is accomplished by way of a reversible chemical reaction.
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battery
one or more cells fitted with devices necessary for use, for example case, terminals, marking and protective devices
