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The document discusses various types of batteries including alkaline, mercury, silver, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, and flow batteries, highlighting their components, applications, and environmental considerations. Alkaline batteries are suitable for low-current devices, while mercury batteries face restrictions due to toxicity. Rechargeable options like NiMH and Li-ion batteries are noted for their high energy density and environmental benefits, with flow batteries being ideal for large-scale energy storage.

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CHEMISTRY

The document discusses various types of batteries including alkaline, mercury, silver, nickel metal hydride, lithium-ion, and flow batteries, highlighting their components, applications, and environmental considerations. Alkaline batteries are suitable for low-current devices, while mercury batteries face restrictions due to toxicity. Rechargeable options like NiMH and Li-ion batteries are noted for their high energy density and environmental benefits, with flow batteries being ideal for large-scale energy storage.

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CHEMISTRY

Alkaline Battery

Zinc and manganese dioxide are used as the electrodes in alkaline batteries, which are primary
batteries commonly used in electronic devices. They can be stored for years without losing their
charge due to their long shelf life. Even though they are stable in voltage and considered to be
safe and relatively eco-friendly, they are unsuitable for high-drain devices such as car batteries
and only suitable for low-current applications such as torches and remote controls. They are
suitable for general and specialist use and are available in sizes such as AA, AAA, C, D, and 9V.

Mercury Battery

A type of primary battery that cannot be refilled is the mercury cell that generates current by
way of irreversible chemical reactions. With potassium or sodium hydroxide as the electrolyte,
zinc is used as the anode for oxidation and mercury compounds as the cathode for reduction in
a mercury cell. Mercury button batteries are small, spherical batteries that are commonly found
in calculators, watches, and hearing aids. Due to their shelf life and constant voltage, they are
well-suited to low-drain electronics. But due to health and environmental concerns regarding
the toxicity of mercury, their usage and manufacture have been restricted, giving rise to a shift
toward more secure options such as lithium and silver oxide batteries. Disposal needs to be
properly done in order to minimize the effects on the environment.
Silver Battery

Small, round silver button cells, often called silver oxide batteries, are very common in watches,
calculators, hearing aids, and other tiny electronic gadgets. They possess a very high energy
density and a very constant voltage since they consist of zinc as the negative electrode and
silver oxide as the positive electrode. Silver button batteries are used due to their longer life and
reliable performance, especially for low drain applications. They are considered to be less
environmentally hazardous than mercury batteries. Recycling is recommended since, in the
wrong disposal, they can pose some environmental risks.

Lead Acid Battery


A nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery is an example of a rechargeable battery, which employs a
hydrogen-absorbing alloy as the anode and nickel oxide hydroxide as the cathode. NiMH
batteries are extensively used in consumer electronics, power tools that are rechargeable, and
hybrid vehicles due to their higher energy density. Since they do not have toxic cadmium, they
offer a good combination of performance, capacity, and environmental protection. In addition,
in comparison to some other battery types, NiMH batteries are more resistant to overcharging
and can be charged quickly.

Nickel Metal Hydrite Battery

A lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is a rechargeable battery that employs lithium ions as the main
charge carrier. The positive electrode (cathode) is generally constructed of lithium cobalt oxide
or lithium iron phosphate, whereas the negative electrode (anode) is typically graphite. Li-ion
batteries are famous for their high energy density, light weight, and rechargeability rapidly,
making them perfect for mobile electronics, electrical cars, and renewable energy use. They are
longer lasting than a lot of other battery types, but they do need careful control to be safe and
function properly, as they might be sensitive to heat and excessive charging.

Flow Battery
A flow battery is one type of rechargeable battery that holds energy in liquid electrolyte
solutions contained in separate tanks. Electrochemical reactions occur at the electrodes,
typically a positive electrode (cathode) and a negative electrode (anode), as the electrolytes
flow through a cell stack when in use. Massive energy storage uses such as grid stabilization and
the integration of renewable power can take advantage of flow batteries' scalability, long cycle
life, and ability to disconnect energy and power. Vanadium redox and zinc-bromine flow
batteries are typical types that provide reliable energy storage for many different commercial
and industrial applications.

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