Dry cell

Dry cells are a type of chemical cells. Dry cells are commonly used today, in the form of batteries. Dry cells are used in many electrical appliances.

Types of dry cells

• Primary cells
  • Zinc-carbon cells, also known as Leclanche cells
  • Alkaline cells
  • Lithium cells
  • Mercury cells
  • Silver oxide cell
• Secondary cells
  • Nickel-cadmium cell
  • Lithium-ion cell
  • Nickel metal-hydride cell

Primary cells are not rechargeable. They have to be thrown away after their chemicals are used up.

Secondary cells are rechargeable. They can be used again.

Other pages

• Battery
• Rechargeable battery
• Table of batteries