The zinc/potassium hydroxide/manganese dioxide cells, commonly called alkaline or alkaline-manganese dioxide cells, have a higher energy output than zinc-carbon (Leclanche) cells. Other significant advantages are longer shelf life, better leakage resistance, and superior. . An alkaline battery works by producing electricity through a chemical reaction. This reaction releases electrons. This came about because the alkaline system is recognized to have several advantages over arbon zinc type batteries. As illustrated in Figure 1, the battery's container is a cylindrical steel can, and serves as a current collector.
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