There is much on the web about batteries, but this 23 page Duracell summary
on Nickel metal Hydride seems better than most.
Recommended.

 http://www.duracell.com/oem/Pdf/others/TECHBULL.pdf

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While on the subject of batteries:

You MAY have to register (free) for this- maybe not.
"Buying batteries in China"
Fun and informative. Caveat Emptor. YMMV.
Seems strangely familiar to me in other areas.
I wonder why ... :-)
http://www.mpoweruk.com/china_batteries.pdf


Not overly techo but potentially useful article on practical NimH use. .
http://www.stefanv.com/electronics/using_nimh.html

Panasonic NimH stuff
http://www.panasonic.com/industrial/battery/oem/chem/nicmet/index.html

Panasonic: Precautions for designing devices with NimH batteries
http://www.panasonic.com/industrial/battery/oem/images/pdf/Panasonic_NIMH_Precautions.pdf

Panasonic: Charge methods for NimH batteries:
http://www.panasonic.com/industrial/battery/oem/images/pdf/Panasonic_NiMH_ChargeMethods.pdf


Sanyo on Eneloop self discharge compared to stc NimH
http://www.eneloop.info/home/why-eneloop/low-self-discharge.html

Comparison of 8 x low self discharge AA NimH brands.
Note that quoted voltages are at 1C load.
http://www.stefanv.com/electronics/low_self_discharge.html


Battery cycle life and factors
http://www.mpoweruk.com/life.htm#arrhenius


Vanadium Redox self discharge mechanisms (Roger?)
http://www.nachhaltigwirtschaften.at/results.html/id4477


        Russell McMahon
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