GB/T 46314-2025 Primary battery material terminology English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing thorugh draft translation, self-check, revision and varification) will be delivered upon being ordered.
ICS 29.220.10 CCS K82
NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
GB/T 46314-2025
Primary Battery Material Terminology
Issued on 2025-08-29 Implemented on 2026-03-01
Issued by State Administration for Market Regulation
Standardization Administration of China
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Basic Terms
4 Primary Battery Categories
5 Performance Indicators
6 Raw Materials
References
Index
1 Scope
This document defines terminology in the field of primary battery materials.
This document applies to technical applications related to common primary batteries and their auxiliary materials.
2 Normative References
This document has no normative references.
3 Basic Terms
3.1
Battery
One or more single cells equipped with devices required for use.
Note: Equipment required for use includes casing, terminals, markings, and protective devices.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-01-04, modified]
3.2
[Single] Cell
Basic functional unit that directly converts chemical energy into electrical energy, consisting of electrodes, electrolyte, container, terminals, and separator.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-01-01, modified]
3.3
Primary cell
Battery designed not to be rechargeable.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-01-02, modified]
4 Primary Battery Categories
4.1
Metal-air battery
Primary battery using atmospheric oxygen as cathode active material, metal as anode active material, and containing alkaline or salt electrolyte.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-01, modified]
4.2
Alkaline zinc-air battery
Metal-air battery (4.1) containing alkaline electrolyte and zinc anode.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-02]
4.3
Non-alkaline zinc-manganese dioxide battery
Primary battery containing non-alkaline electrolyte, manganese dioxide as cathode, and zinc alloy as anode.
4.4
Alkaline zinc-manganese dioxide battery
Primary battery containing alkaline electrolyte, manganese dioxide as cathode, and zinc alloy as anode.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-03, modified]
4.5
Lithium primary battery
Primary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte with lithium as anode.
4.6
Lithium-manganese dioxide battery
Primary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte, manganese dioxide as cathode, and lithium as anode.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-10]
4.7
Lithium-carbon monofluoride battery
Primary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte, carbon monofluoride as cathode, and lithium as anode.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-09]
4.8
Lithium-copper oxide battery
Primary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte, copper oxide as cathode, and lithium as anode.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-11]
4.9
Lithium-iron disulphide battery
Primary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte, iron disulphide as cathode, and lithium as anode.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-12]
4.10
Lithium-thionyl chloride battery
Primary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte, thionyl chloride as cathode, and lithium as anode.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-13]
4.11
Lithium-sulfur dioxide battery
Primary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte, sulfur dioxide as cathode, and lithium as anode.
4.12
Paper-lined battery
Primary battery using pulp paper as separator.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-15, modified]
4.13
Paste-lined battery
Primary battery using starch gel impregnated with electrolyte as separator.
Note: See also "Paste battery" in GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-16.
Standard
GB/T 46314-2025 Primary battery material terminology (English Version)
GB/T 46314-2025 Primary battery material terminology English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing thorugh draft translation, self-check, revision and varification) will be delivered upon being ordered.
ICS 29.220.10 CCS K82
NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
GB/T 46314-2025
Primary Battery Material Terminology
Issued on 2025-08-29 Implemented on 2026-03-01
Issued by State Administration for Market Regulation
Standardization Administration of China
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Basic Terms
4 Primary Battery Categories
5 Performance Indicators
6 Raw Materials
References
Index
1 Scope
This document defines terminology in the field of primary battery materials.
This document applies to technical applications related to common primary batteries and their auxiliary materials.
2 Normative References
This document has no normative references.
3 Basic Terms
3.1
Battery
One or more single cells equipped with devices required for use.
Note: Equipment required for use includes casing, terminals, markings, and protective devices.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-01-04, modified]
3.2
[Single] Cell
Basic functional unit that directly converts chemical energy into electrical energy, consisting of electrodes, electrolyte, container, terminals, and separator.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-01-01, modified]
3.3
Primary cell
Battery designed not to be rechargeable.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-01-02, modified]
4 Primary Battery Categories
4.1
Metal-air battery
Primary battery using atmospheric oxygen as cathode active material, metal as anode active material, and containing alkaline or salt electrolyte.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-01, modified]
4.2
Alkaline zinc-air battery
Metal-air battery (4.1) containing alkaline electrolyte and zinc anode.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-02]
4.3
Non-alkaline zinc-manganese dioxide battery
Primary battery containing non-alkaline electrolyte, manganese dioxide as cathode, and zinc alloy as anode.
4.4
Alkaline zinc-manganese dioxide battery
Primary battery containing alkaline electrolyte, manganese dioxide as cathode, and zinc alloy as anode.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-03, modified]
4.5
Lithium primary battery
Primary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte with lithium as anode.
4.6
Lithium-manganese dioxide battery
Primary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte, manganese dioxide as cathode, and lithium as anode.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-10]
4.7
Lithium-carbon monofluoride battery
Primary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte, carbon monofluoride as cathode, and lithium as anode.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-09]
4.8
Lithium-copper oxide battery
Primary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte, copper oxide as cathode, and lithium as anode.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-11]
4.9
Lithium-iron disulphide battery
Primary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte, iron disulphide as cathode, and lithium as anode.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-12]
4.10
Lithium-thionyl chloride battery
Primary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte, thionyl chloride as cathode, and lithium as anode.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-13]
4.11
Lithium-sulfur dioxide battery
Primary battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte, sulfur dioxide as cathode, and lithium as anode.
4.12
Paper-lined battery
Primary battery using pulp paper as separator.
[Source: GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-15, modified]
4.13
Paste-lined battery
Primary battery using starch gel impregnated with electrolyte as separator.
Note: See also "Paste battery" in GB/T 2900.41-2008, 482-04-16.
