An N battery (or N cell) is a standard size of dry-cell battery. An N battery is cylindrical with electrical contacts on each end; the positive end has a bump on the top. The battery has a length of 30.2 mm (1.19 in) and a diameter of 12.0 mm (0.47 in), and is approximately three-fifths the length of a AA battery.
N battery cells come in a variety of chemistries and depending on the brand, you’ll find them with one of the following designations: N batteries are defined by their size (12 mm width x 30.2 mm length), but they come in a range of electrochemical systems. The table below shows the different electrochemical systems that N batteries come in.
The complete nomenclature for a battery specifies size, chemistry, terminal arrangement, and special characteristics. The same physically interchangeable cell size or battery size may have widely different characteristics; physical interchangeability is not the sole factor in substituting a battery.
The battery has a length of 30.2 mm (1.19 in) and a diameter of 12.0 mm (0.47 in), and is approximately three-fifths the length of a AA battery. The N-cell battery was designed by Burgess Battery Company and was part of a series of smaller batteries including the Z battery (AA) and the Number 7 battery (AAA).
The N-cell battery was designed by Burgess Battery Company and was part of a series of smaller batteries including the Z battery (AA) and the Number 7 battery (AAA). 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.
As you can see, all N batteries operate between 1.2 and 1.5 volts. They also have a capacity of between 200 and 1000 mAh (depending on the battery chemistry). The zinc-carbon N cell uses a zinc anode and manganese oxide for the cathode. The cathode is mixed with carbon to increase the cell’s conductivity and to help it maintain moisture.
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This is a list of the sizes, shapes, and general characteristics of some common primary and secondary battery types in household, automotive and light industrial use. The complete nomenclature for a battery specifies size, chemistry, terminal arrangement, and special characteristics. The same physically interchangeabl…