Dry Cell vs Wet Cell-Difference between Dry Cell and Wet Cell
This page compares Dry Cell vs Wet Cell and mentions difference between Dry Cell and Wet Cell.
Introduction:
• An electrochemical cell which has low moisture electrochemical
electrolyte is known as dry cell. Hence dry cells are less prone to
leakage. Due to this reason dry cells are used for most of the
portable applications.
• An electro-chemical cell which has liquid electrolyte is
known as wet cell. The wet cells are used as energy source for motor vehicles and cars.

The figure-1 depicts Dry Cell and Wet Cell. Following table describes difference between Dry Cell and Wet Cell.
Specifications | Dry Cell | Wet Cell |
---|---|---|
Size | They are small. | They are large. |
Electrolyte type | They are mostly solids. | They are liquids. |
Voltage rating | Available in 1.25V to 1.5V range. | Available in higher voltages i.e. 12V and 15V etc. |
Leakage | There is no leakage of chemicals. | Corrosive chemicals have characteristics to leak. |
Handling | It is easy to handle. | It is difficult to handle. |
Cost | It is more expensive. | It is less expensive. |
Manufacturing | It is difficult to manufacture. | It is easy to manufacture. |
Overcharging | It can not withstand overcharging. | It can withstand overcharging. |
Life | They do not have long life. | They have long life. |
Maintenance | It does not require periodic maintenance. | It requires periodic maintenance. |
Temperature Effect | The performance of dry cell varies with the temperature. | They are not much sensitive to temperature. |
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