Primary cell

A primary cell is a battery that is made to be used one time only. It cannot be recharged. Once all the power is used up, the battery must be thrown away. It no longer makes electricity. Primary cells are often used to give power to small appliances that are used in the home.A primary cell is a battery that is made to be used one time only. It cannot be recharged. Once all the power is used up, the battery must be thrown away. It no longer makes electricity. Primary cells are often used to give power to small appliances that are used in the home.

The good things about this kind of disposable battery are:

• it costs less money
• it is easier to make
• it can last longer before being used (shelf life)
• it is easily available to buy

The bad things are:

• it is making waste when thrown away
• it can be made with toxic materials

CAN ONLY BE USED ONCE

Examples

• Alkaline battery
• Leclanche battery
• Lithium battery
• Mercury battery
• Silver oxide battery

Other pages

• Secondary cell
• Battery
• Table of batteries

They cannot be recharged again as secondry cells.