Harmful Elements From Batteries

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The problem is that some batteries contain metals such as cadmium, mercury, lead and nickel that can seriously damage the environment through contamination if not disposed properly. Incinerating them would not actually solve the disposal problem properly as the ash which becomes the remnant of the burning still contains the metals. And the burning process can also release some harmful elements into the air. Batteries can also explode when it comes into contact with fire or exposed to extreme heat.