Alkaline Battery

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:battery
Electrochemical cell
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:Zinc-carbon_battery
Lithium battery
gptkbp:anodeMaterial Zinc
gptkbp:cathodeMaterial Manganese dioxide
gptkbp:charge No
gptkbp:chargeCapacity ~2500 mAh (AA size)
gptkbp:chemistry gptkb:Primary_cell
gptkbp:color gptkb:gold
Black
Silver
gptkbp:disposable Non-hazardous waste in most regions
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Contains small amounts of mercury in older versions
gptkbp:formFactor gptkb:AAA
AA
C
D
9V
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alkaline Battery
gptkbp:IECDesignation 6LR61 (9V)
LR03 (AAA)
LR14 (C)
LR20 (D)
LR6 (AA)
gptkbp:introducedIn 1959
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Lewis_Urry
gptkbp:leakageRisk Low
gptkbp:market Most common primary battery in the world
gptkbp:notableCompany gptkb:Energizer
gptkb:Rayovac
gptkb:Panasonic
gptkb:Sony
gptkb:Duracell
gptkb:GP_Batteries
gptkb:Varta
gptkb:Maxell
gptkbp:operatingSystem 1.5 V
-20°C to 54°C
gptkbp:powerSource Higher than zinc-carbon batteries
gptkbp:primaryElectrolyte gptkb:Potassium_hydroxide
gptkbp:recyclingPossible Yes
gptkbp:selfDischargeRate Low
gptkbp:shelfLife 5-10 years
gptkbp:symbol LR (IEC code)
gptkbp:usedIn Clocks
Toys
Radios
Remote controls
Flashlights
Portable electronics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dry_Cell
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8