Alkaline battery
OverviewHistoryChemistryCapacityVoltageCurrentConstructionRecharging of alkaline batteriesAn alkaline battery (IEC code: L) is a type of primary battery where the electrolyte (most commonly potassium hydroxide) has a pH value above 7. Typically these batteries derive energy from the reaction between zinc metal and manganese dioxide. Compared with zinc–carbon batteries of the Leclanché cell or zinc chloride types