Abstract: A rechargeable cell which is comprised of a cathode material, an anode material and an electrolyte, wherein said cathode material is a mixture of manganese dioxide and electrically conducting material, with said anode material being zinc or a zinc alloy, said electrolyte is 0.5M to 3M aqueous zinc sulfate solution, and manganese (II) salt is added to at least one of the said cathode material, anode material or electrolyte, in total, has an excellent capacity and reversibility.