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Alkaline cell

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5629446

An alkaline cell is provided which comprises an anode prepared by amalgamating an alloy powder made of zinc and at least two metals selected from the group consisting of gallium, indium and thallium, wherein the amount of mercury is 0.05 to 1.8% by weight based on the weight of zinc. An alkaline cell is also provided which comprises an anode prepared by forming on the particles of a zinc powder an alloy layer made of mercury and at least two metals selected from the group consisting of gallium, indium and thallium, wherein the amount of mercury is 0.05 to 1.80% by weight based on the weight of the zinc powder.

Assignee:
Toshiba Battery Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Patent Number(s):
US 4500614
OSTI ID:
5629446
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English