The video above by electrical engineer Lee Hite explains why dead batteries bounce, in very thorough scientific detail.
It is our understanding that the following chemical reactions occur and helps to explain our observations.
To minimize hydrogen outgassing an extra measure of manganese dioxide is added.
This packed-sand consistency reduces the antibounce effect exhibited by the gel mixture when the battery was fully charged.
All you need is a hard surface.
Why a Dead Alkaline Battery Bounces!| YouTube viaThe Week
