New Generation Varta Lithium Batteries Varta lithium batteries are the chemical sources of current, where lithium metal - one of the most chemically active metals - is used as the anode. This metal has the greatest electrochemical potential and provides the greatest energy thickness. At the same time the high activity of the lithium metal significantly complicates the production processes. The requirements with respect to the current source tightness in this case are also extemely high. All of this ultimately impacts the cost of these power elements. If compared to the saline and alkaline batteries, the lithium current sources have a number of important advantages. Their main benefit is the high specific energy thickness. So, at dimensions equal to those of their counterparts, lithium components have the greatest energy content, and are thus able to support longer operation. Another important feature is the long storage period, which reaches 10, and in some cases, even 15 years! This is possible thanks to the extremely low charge currents. The typical self-discharge current normally decreases the rated capacity by a maximum of 1% per year. This means that the element's charge would theoretically only drop by 10% in 10 years. These power elements provide reliable supply of power for devices requiring a lot of energy for operation. Such devices include, for example, digital cameras, players, metal detectors, flashlights, etc. Lithium batteries work up to 7 times longer than their alkaline counterparts in devices with high energy consumption. They have virtually the same capacity at low and high discharge currents. The AAA capacity is 1,100 milliampere-hours, the AA capacity -- 2,900 milliampere-hours. Lithium batteries are also light weight -- 33% lighter than the alkaline ones. They work under extremely high and low temperatures, and contain no hazardous components, like mercury or lead.

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