Alkaline Batteries

Alkaline primary batteries (Alkaline Manganese Dioxide) are the most familiar to consumers. They are widely available and disposable. Rated at 1.5 volts per cell, alkaline batteries are available in the common AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt sizes. Their combination of long (5+ years) shelf life, low cost and reasonable drain rate make them excellent for applications like toys, portable CD and MP3 players, smoke alarm back-up, remote controls and flashlights.

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