Inspect and Service Nickel Batteries Flashcards
1
Q
What is the electrolyte used in a nickel-cadmium battery?
A
Potassium hydroxide and water.
2
Q
Why is a hydrometer not used to measure the state of charge of a nickel-cadmium battery?
A
The electrolyte of a nickel-cadmium battery does not enter into the chemical changes that occur when the battery is charged or discharged. Its specific gravity does not change appreciably.
