Wednesday, December 24, 2008
parts of batteries!
so this are the parts of single-use batteries and how does the battery works.
Batteries are used to store current electricity. Inside a battery are chemicals that make positive and negative charges. These charges collect at the opposite ends of the battery indicated by the + (positive) and - (negative) signs. the force which the batteries move electrons around a circuit is measured in volts (V).
hope you guys find this info informative!
gogreenys!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
want to know more?
- They are single use non-rechargeable consumer batteries.
- They make up the majority of batteries used by Australian households.
- These are manufactured in three main shapes; cylindrical (AAA, AA, C and D sizes), rectangular (six and nine volt sizes) and button shaped.
- These are commonly alkaline batteries with Zinc and Manganese chemistry.
How to reduce your battery usage
Buying rechargeable batteries is one way to reduce battery waste and is a great alternative to using conventional batteries. Each battery can be recharged up to 1000 times, saving you money and reducing pollution from discarded used batteries There are many rechargeable batteries available, with the most convenient being Varta's Charge 'n' Go as it takes less than 15 minutes to recharge. For more information visit www.planetarkdirect.com.
http://recyclingnearyou.com.au/single-use-batteries/WyndhamVIC