AG10 Battery, AG10 Battery Equivalents and AG10 VS LR44

LR1130/AG10 batteries are alkaline 11.6 x 3.1 mm coin-cell batteries. The AG10's alkaline chemistry is similar to that of a non-rechargeable primary cell. It works by causing a reaction between the two electrodes of the cell: zinc and manganese dioxide (MnO2).

The AG10 is used for small electronic devices. It is a popular alkaline button cell battery commonly used in cameras, calculators, toys, and watches.

AG coded button cell batteries  are alkaline batteries  and we normally do not stock these however we have listed below our equivalent silver oxide batteries,  Silver oxide batteries are slightly more potent than alkaline batteries and usually last a little longer.

• AG10 Batteries  Are Non-Rechargeable

• AG10 Batteries  Are Stable

• Alkaline Button AG10 Batteries  Have a Long Lifespan 

• The AG10 Is Small  and Portable

The AG10 Battery is a compact electronic device alkaline battery in the shape of a button with a nominal voltage of 1.5. It's a typical alkaline button cell battery  that's found in cameras, calculators, toys.  and wristwatches.

SR1130W, SR54, SR1130, SB-BU, 280-15, M, V389, D389, 626, S1131E, GP389, AG10, AG-10, 389, 189, L1131, G10, V10GA, LR1130, GP189, LR54, SG10, A389, L1131.  L1131  C, L1131  D RW89. LR1130  S, LR1131, L1131/D, LR1130  H, 389A, 389E, 389X, L1133, SR1131, LL1131, LL1131F, L1131F, L1131H, LR1130X, L-1131, SR1130PW, L1130, LH1130, E389

Despite the fact that they have the same diameter, AG10 is thinner (about 3.1 mm vs. about 5.4 mm for the LR44. As a result, the LR44 has slightly more capacity than the AG10.

If you're having trouble figuring out which one you have, consider the following: The AG10 is roughly the thickness of two US/Canadian pennies or Euro cents; the LR44 is roughly the thickness of three US quarters or Canadian toonies, slightly thicker than three Euro cents, or slightly smaller than the diameter of a pencil.

An AG10 may fit in an LR44 device, but it will most likely not establish good contact. If it fits, it will work, but only for a short while. It's unlikely that an LR44 will fit into a gadget. An LR44 is unlikely to fit in a device designed for an AG10.

The AG10's alkaline chemistry is similar to that of a non-rechargeable primary cell,  It works by causing a reaction between the two electrodes of the cell: zinc and manganese dioxide (MnO2).

The electrolyte is formed of potassium hydroxide, a metal salt.

So, what's the deal with it not being rechargeable?

It all boils down to the chemistry of the chemical reaction. The chemical reactions in a battery cell must be totally reversible in order for it to be recharged.

That is, the reaction's product must be broken down into the same substances that it was made of.

If A+B =C, then C must break down in the reverse reaction to create A and B.

However, the zinc/manganese dioxide process that generates the cell's chemical energy can only be reversed when it reaches 40% discharge with this sort of alkaline battery, 

The process grows more difficult beyond the first 40% and is irreversible. This is because the hydrogen ions (H+) produced will combine with the manganese oxide (MnO2) to form groutite, a non-reversible chemical (MnOOH).

There is no method to restore the charge of the alkaline battery since groutite cannot be broken down into MnO2 even after the hydrogen ions have been removed.

If you try to recharge it, the cells may explode due to the gas that has accumulated inside the seal.