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Alkaline – primary (single use)
Applications Single use or ‘primary’ battery Commonly used in handheld devices Components Manganese, zinc, potassium hydroxide Risks/hazards Loss of valuable resources Very low potential risk of fire: if damaged or terminals short circuit Prohibited from landfill…
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Button Cell Batteries
Button cell batteries are used in a multitude of everyday devices, big and small. From remote controls, car keys, watches, and power tools, to children’s toys, bathroom scales, hearing aids and many other devices that flash,…
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Used Lead Acid Batteries (ULAB)
Applications Mature technology. Commonly used in automobiles. Components Lead, lead oxide, sulphuric acid, plastics (PP) Risks/hazards Exposure to lead, a toxic substance that can cause a wide variety of serous health effects, particularly in children Fire:…
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Lithium Batteries – primary (single use)
Lithium batteries are a single use battery that has a metallic lithium anode. Lithium is used as it is one of the lightest and highly reactive metals. Compared with other primary batteries, lithium batteries have…
