At BEHCO you can choose from our long-lasting alkaline batteries from leading brands such as Duracell® and Energizer®.\n\n## What are alkaline batteries?\nAlkaline batteries use an alkaline electrolyte of potassium hydroxide. They derive their energy from the reaction between zinc metal and manganese dioxide.\n\n## Why buy alkaline batteries?\nAlkaline batteries are a better choice for devices that need standby power, such as a smoke alarm, due to being able to self-discharge at around 2% per year. Generally alkaline batteries are a very popular choice, being a budget-friendly option and having long shelf life. They are mainly used in low-drain devices, but can be used in a wide variety of products, such as clocks, toys and radios.\n\n## Alkaline batteries types \nAlkaline batteries can be defined by their different sizes, each one suitable for different devices.\n\n• **Button/Coin** - Flat, round, coin shaped battery. Commonly used for watches, earbuds, hearing aids, car keys etc.\n\n• **AAA** - Used in low drain electronic devices such as TV remote controls and cameras.\n\n• **AA** - Widely used in toys, torches, battery operated lights.\n\n• **C** - Batteries like these are mainly used in toys, flashlights, and portable radios.\n\n• **D** - Large flashlights, stereos, and hands-free soap and paper towel dispensers work best with these batteries.\n\n• **9V** - Electronic portion scales, infrared thermometers, and battery-operated temperature alarms all make good use of 9V batteries.\n\n\n### FAQs\n*How do I dispose an alkaline battery?*\n\nThere is no special disposal method required for alkaline batteries and they can be disposed of as normal waste.