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1.8

AA-size alkaline MnO cell
1.6 2
1500 mA continuos discharge
at 20 °C
1.4
VOLTAGE (V) 1.2 A: 1996 cell
B: 1997 cell

1.0
0.8
B
A
0.6
0 10 20 30 40
1.8

AA-size alkaline MnO cell
1.6 2
750 mA continuos discharge
at 20 °C
1.4
VOLTAGE (V) 1.2 A: 1996 cell
B: 1997 cell

1.0
0.8 A
B
0.6
0 10 20 30 40
TIME (min.)
Figure 4.23 New Japanese alkaline cells using expanded
graphite and other recent improvement.

4.5
Discharge Curves of EMD Alkaline Cells (AA and AAA Cells)

Figure 4.23 shows discharge curves of a new type of alkaline cells, which is able to
discharge at a very high rate.

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