Battery Types Summary

TYPES OF BATTERIES Batteries Summary Battery types are summarized below. Battery Types Summary If the electrolyte is a paste, the cell is referred to as a dry cell. If the electrolyte is a solution, the cell is called a wet cell. The advantage of a carbon-zinc battery is that it is durable and very inexpensive to produce. The alkaline cell has the advantage of an extended life over that of a carbon-zinc cell of the same size. The nickel-cadmium battery has the advantage of being a dry cell that is a true storage battery with a reversible chemical reaction. The edison cell has the advantage of being a lighter and more rugged secondary cell than a lead-acid storage battery. The mercury cell has the advantage of maintaining a fairly constant output under varying load conditions. ES-04 Page 16 Rev. 0