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Aluminium compound additives to reduce zinc corrosion in anodes of electrochemical cells

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5556518
This patent describes an electrochemical cell. It comprises an alkaline anode/electrolyte mixture, the anode/electrolyte mixture comprising zinc anode material containing less than 1% mercury by weight of zinc and a source of aluminum ions.
Assignee:
Rayovac Corp., Madison, WI (USA)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5034291
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-394651
OSTI ID:
5556518
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English