[Duracell]

Introduction
Duracell pioneered the alkaline-manganese dioxide electrochemical system nearly 40 years ago. In the 1960-1970 decade, this battery system rapidly became the popular choice of designers in the ever-widening field of consumer electronics. The product information and test data included in this technical bulletin repre sent Duracell’s newest alkaline battery products.

Benefits include:
• Up to ten times the service life of regular zinc-carbon cells.
• Long service life at continuous, high drain discharge.
• No need for “rest periods.”
• Low internal resistance.
• Rugged, shock-resistant construction.
• Cost-effective on a cost-per-hour-of-service basis.
• Good low temperature performance.
• Excellent leakage resistance.
• Long shelf life.
• Worldwide availability at retail.