About Zinc Air : Characteristics : Features : Benefits : Applications

Zinc-air batteries, which provide electrical power through the electrochemical oxidation of zinc by atmospheric oxygen, are known for their lightweight, low cost, and inherent safety.

Zinc-air primary batteries:

Electrochemistry similar to Alkaline Manganese thus has similar safety and environmental properties

MnO2 is replaced by oxygen from
atmosphere

     Higher energy density
     Can be considered “Half fuel cell”

Features

Our zinc-air high power battery line was developed in response to the U.S. Army’s need for lightweight, low cost battlefield power for the dismounted soldier.

We achieved our main goal to double the specific energy of the BA-5590 at a reduced operating cost, and at the same time minimize the environmental impact of spent batteries. These batteries can provide substanial cost savings when deployed for longer missions, even for applications that are not man-portable.

The zinc-air battery is inherently safe in storage, transportation, use and disposal. Danger of rie and explosion is significantly lower than in any other battery technology. Non-hazardous Zinc-air batteries have no special care or handling requirements.