Duracell International Inc.. Duracell AA Battery, 1960. Nickel-plated steel cylinder, injection-moulded plastic sleeve, powdered zinc metal (anode), powdered manganese dioxide (cathode), potassium hydroxide with zinc oxide (electrolyte), Each: h. 2 x diam. 9/16" (5.1 x 1.5 cm). Gift of the manufacturer, 234.2003.1-12. (Photo: MoMA)

Duracell AA Battery

1960

Duracell International Inc.

American, founded 1944

Architecture & Design

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Duracell International Inc.
Classification: Design
Formatted Medium: Nickel-plated steel cylinder, injection-moulded plastic sleeve, powdered zinc metal (anode), powdered manganese dioxide (cathode), potassium hydroxide with zinc oxide (electrolyte)
Medium: nickel-plated, steel, cylinder, injection-moulded, plastic, sleeve, powdered, zinc, metal, anode, manganese, dioxide, cathode, potassium, hydroxide, oxide, electrolyte
Dimensions: Each: h. 2 x diam. 9/16" (5.1 x 1.5 cm)
Departments: Architecture & Design
Accession Number: 234.2003.1-12
Credit Line: Gift of the manufacturer