Alkaline electrochemical cells containing no added mercury and having a
concentration of potassium hydroxide in the electrolyte, prior to discharge, of
between about 34 and 37% (w/w solution) and wherein the amount of electrolyte is
such that, after a calculated level of one electron discharge of the manganese
dioxide, the calculated concentration of potassium hydroxide is between 49.5 and
51.5% (w/w solution), have superior performance in intermittent discharge tests.