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Specifications of Energizer Batteries

Energizer batteries are alkaline dry cells that derive their electrical energy from an electrochemical reaction between an alkaline manganese dioxide cathode and a zinc anode, with potassium hydroxide as the electrolyte and graphite as the current collector, according to the Energizer.com website. These materials make up about three-fourths of the weight of an Energizer battery. All of the active ingredients are sealed in a steel outer case.

Cylindrical Batteries
- Energizer alkaline batteries for consumer use are produced in the common cylindrical 1.5 volt sizes D, C, AA and AAA, as well as the less common N and AAAA sizes, says Energizer.com. The alkaline formula was adopted in 1957 because it provided power longer, offered superior cold-weather performance, greater resistance to leakage and much longer shelf life, according to Energizer.com.
Rectangular Types
- Rectangular Energizer alkaline consumer batteries also are available, says Energizer.com. They come in the common 9 volt type and the 6 volt multi-cell lantern battery as well as the less-common 6 volt Size J type.
Other Chemistries
- Energizer also produces batteries of 1.5 volts, 3 volts, 4.5 volts and 6 volts in a variety of sizes and formats for high-drain industrial, commercial and photo applications. These batteries employ other chemistries including reactions between lithium and iron disulfide and lithium and manganese dioxide. Energizer makes a wide range of tiny button batteries putting out 1.55 volts with chemistries based on manganese dioxide or silver oxide and zinc or lithium.

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