
Batteries also come in all sorts of chemistries.
The chemical makeup of a battery is what
determines its characteristics, such as voltage,
energy density, overall weight, and recyclability. I
won’t go into specifics about chemical reactions
but here are some common, some uncommon,
and some up-and-coming types of batteries.
Primary
ZINC-CARBON
Zinc-carbon were one of the earliest forms of
batteries and are still produced today. They’re
reliable but work better in low-drain and
intermittent applications. They also have a short
shelf life due to their chemistries, and were
historically prone to leakage.
• Nominal Cell Voltage: 1.5V
• Discharged V ...