1. Battery Cross Sectional Drawing Energizer Cylindrical Alkaline Manganese Dioxide Cross Section Version 1 1 Energizer Battery Manufacturing Inc 800 383 7323 USA CAN wWwww energizer com Other Cross Sections Since its commercial introduction in 1959 the Alkaline Manganese Dioxide battery has advanced to a dominant position in the portable battery market This came about because the alkaline system is recognized to have several advantages over carbon zinc type batteries Some of these advantages of alkaline chemistry over the basic carbon zinc chemistry are higher energy density and longer shelf life Alkaline Miniature Carbon Zinc _ z Positive Cover Lithium Cylindrical j m i NiMH Silver Oxide Zinc Air Can Label Anode Separator Current Collector Cathode Seal q P gt Sealant Negative Cover Plastic Bushing Spot Weld Additional View 1 Additional View 2 Positive End Negative End 2008 Energizer This is a general representation of internal battery components and is subject to change Page 1 of 1