| Technology | Primary batteries (disposable) | |
| Type | Uses | |
| Zinc-carbon (Zn/MnO2) Alkaline (MnO2) | AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, 6V, button (several sizes) More table copya | Radios, toys, lamps, watches |
| Mercury oxide (Zn/HgO) Zinc-Air (Zn/O2) Silver oxide (Zn/Ag2O) | Button (several sizes) | Video devices and cameras, hearing devices, alarm systems, watches |
| Lithium (Li/FeS2, Li/MnO2) | AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button (several sizes) | Watches, calculators, measuring devices |
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| Secondary batteries (rechargeable) | |
| Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) Nickel-metal hydride | AA, AAA, C, D. | Portable tooling, mobile phones, cameras |
| Lithium-ion (Li-ion) | Several | Mobile phones, computers, video cameras |
| Lead | Lead-acid (automotive batteries) | Automotive batteries, mowers, wheel chairs, bicycles, toy cars, tooling, tele-communication systems |