Batteries in the Freezer
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theezy said:
That doesn't make sense, surely new batteries have full power already. Although storing in a freezer will not work. Basic science would prove that it wouldn't bring back power. Everything like batteries, game consoles etc all store a little extra power when in use so when we used again the extra or backup power if you will we then come into effect.
Storing batteries at freezing or near freezing temperatures will greatly extend the amount of time they hold a charge.
...allegedly. Ive always kept batteries in my freezer & they last a long time when I finally use them.
...allegedly. Ive always kept batteries in my freezer & they last a long time when I finally use them.
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Dan said:
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Do they? Or do you just think they do since they were in the freezer and you've heard that it makes them last longer? I forget the word for it but it's like if I start taking some pill that is supposed to make me lose more weight while I exercise, I won't actually lose any more weight, but I'll think I am since I am using the pill. There's a word for that..theezy said:
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Gullible...? Mislead...?
It's scientifically logical.
The electron movement within the battery requires work, thus energy is being used (heat). If you reduce the heat, you are reducing the amount of work being put in the battery, thus not wasting energy, keeping the battery longer.
Simple physics 😉
The electron movement within the battery requires work, thus energy is being used (heat). If you reduce the heat, you are reducing the amount of work being put in the battery, thus not wasting energy, keeping the battery longer.
Simple physics 😉
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No it's not scientifically logical because there is no movement within batteries when they are not being used.DavidL said:
obama hates santa said:
External heat (temperature) does affect the chemical reactions within the battery, and therefore the movement of particles. The addition of heat energy as the catalyst to the internal reactions does affect the alkaline's (which has two electrons in its outer shell) useful life span.
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Yes but there are no particles moving when it's not being used. I suppose if you want to put like batteries into a phone that's turned on and then stick it in the freezer, then your idea would be feasible. Otherwise, I don't see how it makes any sense. I mean I know for a fact car batteries don't work in the freezing cold.DavidL said:
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It would cause the battery to expand over time which could be bad. If you leave it in there for a while, I think that would end badly.
obama hates santa said:
There is alkaline within the battery, so as long as the alkaline can be affected by temperature, it therefore can create electron movement.
Any chemical reaction within a battery can be from voltage (which is what you're on about), or temperature (which is what I'm on about). The hotter the battery, the faster chemical reactions will occur, and vice versa. If the surrounding temperature of the magnesium alkaline battery hits around 930K, it will reach its boiling point, or maximum particle vibrations. If this is not the case (even though it is), why do batteries have a use by date?
Car batteries not working in the cold is completely irrelevant. The topic is about extending shelf life, not increasing performance.
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