Eveready standard-duty, 6V lantern battery is an inexpensive, high quality, single-use dry cell designed for use in camping lanterns, flashlights and certain industrial devices. For medium-demand applications that need an inexpensive and easily replaced 6V power supply, this disposable battery is a budget friendly choice.
Featuring a zinc-carbon composition dry cell it also contains no mercury or cadmium, which makes them less harmful to the environment. The rectangular cell is developed specifically for use in lantern-style torches, and has dual, top-mounted spring contacts to help quick changing. This battery is encased in a plastic shell, to help prevent moisture and corrosion problems.