MN918 Duracell, MN918 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: MN918
• Description: ALKALINE BATTERY, 6V, LANTERN
• Manufacturer: Duracell

Specifications of MN918

• Battery Size Code: Lantern
• Battery Capacity: 30000mAh
• Battery Voltage: 6V
• Battery Technology: Alkaline
• Battery Terminals: Screw Post
• External Height: 127mm
• External Width: 73mm
• External Depth: 136.5mm
• Capacity: 24000 mAh
• Chemical System: Alkaline
• Dimensions: 5.37"L×2.87"W×5"H
• Primary Type: Primary (Non-Rechargeable)
• Size: Lantern
• Temperature, Operating: -20 to +54 °C
• Temperature, Operating, Maximum: +54 °C
• Temperature, Operating, Minimum: -20 °C
• Terminal Type: Screw Caps
• Termination: Threaded Stud
• Voltage, Battery: 6 V
• Voltage, Rating: 6 V
• Volume: 65.5 in.³
• Weight: 2.8 lbs.
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: na
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: na

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.
dioxide cells, have a higher energy output than zinc-carbon (Leclanche) cells. Other significant advantages are
longer shelf life, better leakage resistance, and superior low temperature performance. In comparison to the
zinc-carbon cell, the alkaline cell delivers up to ten times the ampere-hour capacity at high and continuous
drain conditions, with its performance at low temperatures also being superior to other conventional aqueous
electrolyte primary cells. Its more effective, secure seal provides excellent resistance to leakage and corrosion.
zinc powder contribute to a higher initial cost than zinc-carbon cells. However, due to the longer service life,
the alkaline cell is actually more cost-effective based upon cost-per-hour usage, particularly with high drains
and continuous discharge. The high-grade, energy-rich materials composing the anode and cathode, in conjunc-
tion with the more conductive alkaline electrolyte, produce more energy than could be stored in standard zinc-
carbon cell sizes
ganese dioxide system. Each of the benefits is explained in greater detail subsequently in Section 5. This sum-
mary provides the designer with general guidelines for evaluating the alkaline-manganese dioxide system for a
particular application.
Benefits include:
• Up to ten times the service life of regular zinc-car-
• Long service life at continuous, high drain discharge.
• No need for “rest periods.”
• Low internal resistance.
• Rugged, shock-resistant construction.
bon cells.
Introduction
Duracell pioneered the alkaline-manganese dioxide electrochemical system nearly 40 years ago. In the
The zinc/potassium hydroxide/manganese dioxide cells, commonly called alkaline or alkaline-manganese
The use of an alkaline electrolyte, electrolytically prepared manganese dioxide, and a more reactive
The general characteristics listed below are a summary of the significant benefits of the alkaline man-
General Characteristics
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• Cost-effective on a cost-per-hour-of-service basis.
• Good low temperature performance.
• Excellent leakage resistance.
• Long shelf life.
• Worldwide availability at retail.
Alkaline-Manganese Dioxide