7 Little Known Facts About Batteries

The battery is an essential component in many everyday activities. Not only are they used to start engines, but batteries also provide backup power for telecommunications devices and medical devices, too. In addition, there are a variety of battery sizes and shapes to choose from, from small batteries for devices such as hearing aids to larger ones capable of powering cars.

One of the greatest advantages of using batteries is their portability. You can take them anywhere and never need an outlet, so they're perfect for camping trips or hiking adventures! This also means there's no risk or hazard in case something goes wrong with your electrical system — and that’s the reason why batteries are a necessity nowadays.

In this blog post, we'll be sharing 7 fascinating facts that you should know about batteries.

1. The Lead Used in Batteries Are Not Easy to Obtain

Lead may be found naturally, usually at low levels within the Earth's crust. However, it needs refining before use. This means that lead has to be mined then purified then smelted into metal at very hot temperatures. Lead does not need much refinement into metal as other metals because lead is very soft and is easy to refine. Lead's low melting point also means that recycling can be done easily.

Lead is most often mined in Australia, China, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, North Korea, Russia, Canada, and the USA. The world's largest battery suppliers are located in Japan and Korea.

2. Lead-Acid Battery Was Invented by a Woman in 1917

The battery that is most commonly used in automobiles is called the 'lead-acid battery'. It was invented by a woman named Martha C. Weston who also patented it back in 1859 when she was only 17 years old! Her battery invention can still be found in battery devices nowadays.

3. Batteries Are Not 100% Recyclable

Although batteries are easy to recycle it is still not 100% recycled due to the chemicals inside of them. When batteries are manufactured, some toxic materials are created that can be harmful to people and animals if mishandled or disposed of unsafely.

4. The Battery Industry Is Worth a Lot

The battery industry is estimated to be worth over $61 billion by 2018 alone! It is one of the fastest-growing markets around the world. One of the reasons for this rapid growth is due to battery-powered devices becoming more innovative and important in today's society, such as cellular phones, laptops, and battery-powered automobiles.

5. Batteries May Have Been Around For Much Longer Than We Think

There is a lot of evidence that batteries have been around for much longer than we thought. In 1938, an ancient cylinder was found in Iraq which had been encased with copper and iron hoops which are now known to be primitive versions of what we know today as batteries. it's believed that these ancient batteries were used before the Abbasid Caliphate period.

6. Most Batteries Are Reused

They have an average lifespan of 6 years and the materials from their production do not go to waste. Instead, they are reused for other purposes in different processes which means there is less pollution than burning or throwing them away.

7. The Most Popular Type of Battery: “Double A.”  

Also written as "AA", this small but powerful type of battery is typically used in small electronics such as wall clocks, remote controls, handheld kitchen gadgets, and grooming gadgets. Since it's an alkaline battery it naturally provides long-lasting power, making it a much dependable battery than other types.

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