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Alkaline batteries are extremely poisonous.You should keep them away from kids and pets.When they're done you should dispose of them properly.It's illegal to put them in your trash.

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ability to recycle alkaline batteries.?

You can recycle alkaline batteries but they cannot be put in recycling bins. This is because, normal recycling breaks down the item through a combination of pressure and heat before reforming new materials, but batteries have acid in them which is poisonous. Look into the local regulations on how to recycle batteries, usually each county will have a small recycling area for electronic waste.


Can alkaline batteries be used in digital Cameras?

I use alkaline batteries in my Olympus 2009 camera.


Is it really important to use an alkaline battery instead of a cheaper one for everyday purposes?

Alkaline batteries work better and last much longer then the cheap ones that are marked heavy duty. You can purchase alkaline batteries for a reasonable price simply by avoiding brand names.


Is it really cheaper in the long run to buy rechargeable batteries instead of alkaline?

In a long term, recargebale batteries are cheaper than any brand of one-time batteries on the market.


What are the benefits of using a NiMh battery instead of an alkaline battery?

NiMh batteries perform better in high discharge devices (like digital cameras) than alkaline batteries. They are also rechargeable, unlike alkaline batteries.


What are alkaline batteries made out of?

Copper


Does alkaline batteries have more power or does lithium batteries have more power?

lithium batteries have a faster current discharge rate then alkaline batteries but they cost more. The LIPO battery is used the most in RC planes.


What is the source of alkaline in batteries?

The electrolyte used in alkaline dry cell batteries is usually potassium hydroxide.The main advantage of the alkaline potassium hydroxide electrolyte over the acidic ammonium chloride electrolyte in conventional dry cell batteries is that if it happens to leak outside the battery case it will not corrode the metal parts of the device it is powering (but the leakage still makes a mess that should be cleaned out when replacing the bad batteries with good ones).


How does the type of battery affect how long it will last?

This is not necessarily true. Usually the brand of battery is not as important as the technology used. An alkaline battery should last longer than a regular carbon battery, no matter what the brand.


Do batteries contain alkali?

alkaline battery's do.


What kind of batteries last longer?

alkaline


Can alkaline batteries explode?

Yes they could.