How to Take Apart a Non-Alkaline Battery

A Non-alkaline battery is a source of zinc and carbon rods.

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Please be sure to use only non-alkaline batteries.

Step 1: List of Materials

You will need:

needle-nose pliers

non-alkaline battery

paper towels

gloves

Step 2: Remove the Plastic Cover

Use needle-nose pliers to remove the plastic cover on the battery.

Step 3: Take Off the Zinc Layer

Use needle-nose pliers to undo the crimped zinc at the postive end of the battery. Then peel the zinc layer off.

Step 4: Remove the Carbon Rod

Using needle-nose pliers, pull the carbon rod out of the encasement. Be steady or the carbon rod will break.

Step 5: Remove the Top From the Carbon Rod

Holding the carbon rod with a paper towel, use the needle-nose pliers to pull the top from the rod.

Step 6: Storage

Make sure to wrap the carbon rod in a paper towel to prevent a mess.