The Science of Batteries

In this section, the various battery technologies are discussed in depth providing information on how the different types work and what it is about the chemicals which give them their characteristics.

How a battery is made

How a battery works

The Development of the modern Battery

Primary and Secondary Batteries

Battery Shapes and Sizes

• Cylindrical Cell
• Button Cell
• Coin Cell
• Battery Pack

Battery Technology Characteristics

Chemical Make up of batteries

Primary Cells

• Alkaline (Zinc Manganese Dioxide)
• Zinc Carbon
• Zinc Chloride
• Zinc Silver Oxide
• Zinc Air
• Lithium Manganese Dioxide

Secondary Cells

• Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMh)
• Nickel Cadmium (NiCd)
• Rechargeable Alkaline
• Lead Acid
• Lithium Ion

The Memory Effect