Abstract: An alkaline cell having an anode with a solid particle gelling agent centrally disposed therein for increasing concentration of zinc powder closer to the separator and cathode. The anode initially contains zinc powder, gelling agent and electrolyte solution. A dry solid gelling agent, preferably configured as a cylindrical rod, is disposed into a gel anode and allowed to absorb electrolyte solution, the rod thereby swelling in size to consume greater volume while concentrating the zinc powder toward the separator.
Abstract: An electrochemical cell containing a snap-through sealing gasket that has a compressive preloading on a selected area of the snap-through gasket to prevent premature venting of the cell.
Abstract: An electrochemical cell containing a V-shaped gasket for sealing the cell and preferably the gasket has a compressive preloading on a selected area of the gasket to prevent premature venting of the cell.