Varta SuperLife AA



Official specifications:

• VARTA Type: 02006
• Reference IEC: R6
• Battery Size: AA
• Height: 50.5 mm
• Weight: 18.0 gr
• Electrochemical System: Zinc Carbon (ZN/CA)
• Voltage: 1.5 V
• Shelf Life: 36 months
• Typical Capacity C (mAh): 1000 (discharge with high-resistance)
• Permissible Temperature Range: -10°C ... 50°C
• Volume (ccm): 7.6

This is the battery type that was used before alkaline.












The cell cannot handle much load, before the voltage collapses.











Conclusion

This chemistry batteries are very seldom used today and there is a reason for it: Low capacity and no ability to handle much current.
A alkaline AAA cell has considerable better performance than this AA cell.



Notes and links

How is the test done and how to read the charts
Compare to other AA/AAA batteries: Alkaline/NiMH/Lithium