1、 MIL-B-18F 12 November 2010 SUPERSEDING MIL-B-18E 21 January 1983 MILITARY SPECIFICATION BATTERIES, NON-RECHARGEABLE, DRY This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification covers non-rechargeable, dry batteries
2、 for use with military equipment. The batteries are composed of electro-chemical cells which are either of the Leclanche or mercury type. 1.2 Classification. 1.2.1 Type designation. The type designation of non-rechargeable, dry batteries shall be in the following form (see 3.1 and 6.2): BA- 1232/U _
3、 _ Component Battery type (see 1.2.1.1) number (see 1.2.1.2) 1.2.1.1 Component. Non-rechargeable, dry batteries are identified by the two-letter symbol “BA“, followed by a hyphen. 1.2.1.2 Battery type number. The battery type number identifies the basic design of the battery (see 3.1) and the kind o
4、f cell with which it is assembled, as shown in table I. TABLE I. Battery type numbers. Type number Kind of cell 1 to 999, incl. - 1,000 to 1,999, incl. - Leclanche Mercury Comments, suggestions or questions on this document should be addressed to DLA Land and Maritime, ATTN: VAT, Post Office Box 399
5、0, Columbus, OH 43218-3990, or emailed to CircuitProtectdla.mil. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online database at https:/assist.daps.dla.mil/ AMSC N/A FSC 6135 INACTIVE FOR NEW DESIGN AFTER 11 JUNE 1999 INCH-POU
6、ND Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-18F 2 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other s
7、ections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification,
8、whether or not they are listed. 2.2 Government documents. 2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in t
9、he solicitation or contract. FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS L-P-390 - Plastic, Molding, and Extrusion Material, Polyethylene and Co-Polymers (Low, Medium, and High Density.) FF-N-836 - Nut, Square, Hexagon, Cap, Slotted, Castle, Knurled, Welding and Single Ball Seat. FF-S-92 - Screws, Machine, Slotted, Cros
10、s-Recessed or Hexagon Head. QQ-T-201 - Terneplate, for Roofing and Roofing Products. FEDERAL STANDARDS FED-STD-595/34079 - Army Forest Green Colors Used in Government Procurement. FED-STD-595/34086 - Army Forest Green Camo Colors Used in Government Procurement. FED-STD-595/34087 - Green Colors Used
11、in Government Procurement. FED-STD-595/34096 - Green Colors Used in Government Procurement. FED-STD-595/34102 - Dark Green Colors Used in Government Procurement. FED-STD-595/34127 - Light Green Camo Colors Used in Government Procurement. FED-STD-595/34128 - Green Colors Used in Government Procuremen
12、t. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS MIL-W-76 - Wire and Cable, Hookup, Electrical, Insulated, General Specification for. MIL-W-530 - Webbing, Textile, Cotton, General Purpose, Natural or in Colors. MIL-DTL-1222 - Studs, Bolts, Screws and Nuts for Application Where a High Degree of Reliability is
13、 Required, General Specification for. (See Supplement 1 for list of associated specification sheets.) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS MIL-STD-202 - Electronic and Electrical Component Parts (Copies of these documents are available online at https:/assist.daps.dla.mil/ or from the Standardization Doc
14、ument Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-18F 3 2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified
15、 herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) ANSI NCSL Z540-3 - Laboratories Calibration, and Measuring and Test Equipment. ISO-10012-1 - Equipment, Quality Assurance Requirements for
16、Measuring Part 1: Metrological Confirmation System for, Measuring Equipment. J STD -004 - Soldering Fluxes, Requirements for. J STD-005 - Soldering Pastes, Requirements for. J STD-006 - Electronic Grade Solder Alloys and Fluxed and Non-fluxed Solid Solders for Electronic Soldering Applications for,
17、Requirements for. (Copies available online at www.ansi.org or from American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10036.) AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TEST MATERIALS (ASTM International) ASTM B16/B16M - Rod, ,Brass, Free Cutting, Bar and Shapes for use in Screw Machines.
18、ASTM B36/B36M - Plate, Brass, Sheet Strips, and Rolled Bar. ASTM B121/B121M - Plate, Leaded Brass, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar. ASTM B124/B124M - Copper and Copper Alloy Forging Rod, Bar, and Shapes. ASTM B139/B139M - Rod, Phosphor Bronze, Bar, and Shapes. ASTM B152/B152M - Copper Sheet, Strip, Pla
19、te and Rolled Bars. ASTM B187/B187M - Copper, Bus Bar, Rod, and Shapes and General Purpose Rod, Bar, and Shapes. ASTM B194 - Copper, Beryllium Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip and Rolled Bar. ASTM B196/B196M - Rod and Bar, Copper Beryllium Alloy. ASTM B197/B197M - Wire, Alloy Copper-Beryllium. ASTM B272 -
20、Copper Flat Products with Finished (Roll or Drawn) Edges (Flat Wire and Strips). ASTM B644 - Copper Alloy Addition Agents. ASTM-D709 - Materials, Laminated Thermosetting. ASTM D5486/5486M - Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing. ASTM D5948 - Stand
21、ard Specification for Molding Compounds, Thermo setting. (Copies available online at www.astm.org or from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P. O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.) SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE International) SAE AMS QQ-N-290 - Nickel Plating (Electrodeposi
22、ted). SAE AMS QQ-P-416 - Plating, Cadmium (Electrodeposited). (Copies available online at www.sae.org or from SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.) 2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict between the text
23、of this document and the references cited herein (except for related specification sheets), the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reprodu
24、ction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-18F 4 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Specification sheets. The individual item requirements shall be as specified herein and in accordance with the applicable specification sheet. In the event of any conflict between the requirements of this spec
25、ification and the specification sheet, the latter shall govern. 3.2 Abbreviations. The abbreviations used herein are defined as follows: D: - Delayed capacity. EL - Electrolyte leakage. JI - Jacket integrity test. n - Number of batteries subjected to each capacity test in 4.6.1.4. SLD - Minimum capa
26、city value specified in 3.1 for the D test. SLT - Minimum capacity value specified in 3.1 for the T Test. T - Capacity after high-temperature storage. XD- Number of batteries in the sample with capacity values below SLD. XT- Number of batteries in the sample with capacity values below SLT. 3.3 Recyc
27、led, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible, provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life c
28、ycle costs. 3.4 Pure tin. The use of pure tin, as an underplate or final finish, is prohibited both internally and externally. Tin content of (product) and solder shall not exceed 97 percent, by mass. Tin shall be alloyed with a minimum of 3 percent lead, by mass (see 6.5). 3.5 First article inspect
29、ion. Batteries furnished under this specification shall be a product which has been tested and passed the first article inspection specified herein (see 4.5). 3.6 Materials and components. When a definite material or component is specified, it shall be in accordance with the applicable specification
30、 or requirement listed in table II. When deemed necessary by the Government, certification from the source of the material or component shall be required. In the absence of certification from the source, a certificate of analysis or certified inspection data shall be required (see 4.4. and 4.4.1). 3
31、.6.1 Metals. All metals, which do not enter into the basic electrochemical reaction of the cell, shall resist or be treated to resist corrosion when subjected to any test or storage conditions specified herein. 3.6.1.1 Dissimilar metals. When dissimilar metals are used in intimate contact with each
32、other, protection and electrolysis and corrosion shall be provided. 3.7 Design and construction. Batteries shall be of the design, construction, physical dimensions, weight, and polarity specified (see 3.1). 3.7.1 Dimensions. All dimensions shall include any coating which may be used, and shall rema
33、in within the specified tolerances throughout the required tests. 3.7.2 Battery voltage. 3.7.2.1 Open-circuit voltage. Unless otherwise specified, the open-circuit voltage shall not exceed the specified nominal voltage by more than 15 percent (see 3.1 and 4.7.7.1). Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo re
34、production or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-18F 5 TABLE II. Materials and components. Materials or components Applicable specifications or requirements (see 3.6) Test methods (see 4.4) Solder 1/ ASTM B644 Soldering flux 2/ J STD-004, J STD-005 and J STD 006 Metals 3.6.1 Bra
35、ss 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 B197/B197M Phosphor bronze ASTM B139/B139M Terne plate QQ-T-201, type II Cadmium plating SAE AMS QQ-P-416 Nickel pla
36、ting SAE AMS QQ-N-290 Wire MIL-W-76 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 3.
37、7.3 4.7.1.1 Fillers or padding 3.7.4 4.7.1 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, 3.7.9.6, and 3.7.9.7
38、 4.7.4 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 1/ For electrical connections, type Sn 40 or higher tin content shall be used. 2
39、/ If other fluxes are used, they shall not affect the performance of the battery or reduce its shelf life. 3/ Test method 4.7.2 is applicable only for metallic jackets of material other than terneplate. 4/ Applicable to batteries with metallic jackets only. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproducti
40、on or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-B-18F 6 3.7.2.2 Closed-circuit voltage. The closed-circuit voltage shall be not less than the voltage specified (see 3.1 and 4.7.7.1). 3.7.3 Potting and sealing compounds. Potting and sealing compounds shall exclude moisture from insulating
41、 material without impairing its electrical characteristics. When tested as specified in 4.7.1.1, the potting and sealing compounds shall not flow at high temperature, nor crack or draw away from the sides of a container at low temperature sufficiently to impair electrical connections. 3.7.4 Filler o
42、r padding. Filler or padding shall be cushioning, electrically-nonconducting material which maintains its insulating characteristics under adverse environmental conditions. If adverse environmental conditions affect this material, then it shall be isolated from the electrical components by an insula
43、ting material that maintains its electrical characteristics, or the filler or padding may be impregnated with microcrystalline wax. 3.7.5 Cell-block container. The cell-block container shall be an insulating material surrounding a group or a stack of individual cells. 3.7.6 Intercell separation. A s
44、eparator shall be placed between cells in series-connected multicell batteries. 3.7.6.1 Leclanche type batteries. For Leclanche type batteries, the separator shall be an insulating material. 3.7.6.2 Mercury type batteries For mercury type batteries, the separator may be an absorbent material. 3.7.7
45、Intercell connection. Intercell connection between cell blocks and between cell block and terminal shall be so insulated or positioned as to avoid contact with other conducting material. When insulated wire is soldered to terminal lugs, it shall not be bared more than .094 inch (2.39 mm) from the lu
46、g, nor shall it extend more than .094 inch (2.39 mm) beyond the lug. 3.7.8 Age of cells. The minimum age of cells, from the time of their fabrication to the time of their presentation for inspection of product for delivery as batteries, shall be 5 days. The maximum age of cells, from the time of the
47、ir fabrication to the time of their shipping date, shall be 90 days. Non-rechargeable batteries shall be submitted for inspection of product for delivery not more than 30 days prior to the shipping date. 3.7.9 Terminals. The type, dimensions, location, and mounting of terminals shall be as specified
48、 herein and in 3.1. 3.7.9.1 Stud and nut. Stud and nut terminals shall be as shown in figure 1 and shall be made of brass or of insulated material with a brass insert, as specified (see 3.1). A bronze or brass-plated steel, externaltooth, lockwasher shall be provided for each terminal. 3.7.9.1.1 Mou
49、nting. It shall be possible to screw the terminal nut down by hand to make a firm seat with the shoulder of the terminal stud, without turning of the stud. 3.7.9.2 Spring clip. Spring-clip terminals shall be of the Fahnestock type, made of spring brass or phosphor bronze, and shall be large enough to accommodate a wire having a cross-sectional
