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MIL-B-18 Batteries, Non-Rechargeable, DryThis specification covers non-rechargeable, dry batteries for use with military equipment. The batteries are composed of electro-chemical cells which are either of the Leclanche or mercury type.

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MIL-B-18F

TABLE II. Materials and components.

Test methods

Materials or components

Applicable specifications

or requirements (see 3.6)

(see 4.4)

Solder 1/

ASTM B644

Soldering flux 2/

J STD-004, J STD-005 and J STD 006

Metals

3.6.1

Brass

ASTM B36/B36M, ASTM-B121/B121M,

ASTM B16/B16M, and ASTM

B124/B124M

Copper

ASTM B133, ASTM B152/B152M, ASTM

B187/B187M, and ASTM B272

Beryllium copper

ASTM B194, ASTM B196, and ASTM

Phosphor bronze

Terne plate

Cadmium plating

Nickel plating

Wire

Machine screws, studs, and nuts

FF-N-836, FF-S-92, and MIL-DTL-1222

Plastic, laminated,

ASTM D709, type PBE

Plastic, molded

ASTM D5948, type MFE

Plastic, polyethylene

L-P-390, type I

Webbing, cotton

MIL-W-530

Tape

ASTM D5486/D5486M

Potting and sealing compounds

Fillers or padding

Cell-block-container material

3.7.5, 3.8, and 3.9

4.7.2 and 4.7.3

Intercell separation � Leclanche type

3.7.6.1, 3.8, and 3.9

4.7.2 and 4.7.3

Intercell separation � Mercury type

3.7.6.2

Terminals

3.7.9.1, 3.7.9.2, 3.7.9.3, 3.7.9.4, 3.7.9.5,

4.7.4

3.7.9.6, and 3.7.9.7

Jackets, metallic 3/

3.7.11.1.1, 3.7.11.1.2, and 3.8

4.7.2 and 4.7.6.1

Jackets, nonmetallic

3.7.11.2, 3.8, and 3.9

4.7.2 and 4.7.3

Terminal mounting plates

3.8 and 3.9

4.7.2 and 4.7.3

Strap handle 4/

3.7.10

4.7.5

For electrical connections, type Sn 40 or higher tin content shall be used.

If other fluxes are used, they shall not affect the performance of the battery or reduce its shelf life.

Test method 4.7.2 is applicable only for metallic jackets of material other than terneplate.

Applicable to batteries with metallic jackets only.