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