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Silver oxide cell and its manufacture

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OSTI ID:6277880

A silver oxide cell which comprises a positive electrode comprising a shaped body of silver oxide as a main positive active material, a negative electrode and an alkaline electrolyte , characterized in that the shaped body is a molded product of a composition comprising particles of silver oxide and particles of manganese dioxide, both particles having a certain particle size distribution, so that a detectable voltage difference is produced prior to complete consumption of the discharge capacity of the cell, whereby the termination of the discharge capacity of the cell can be anticipated.

Assignee:
Hitachi Maxwell, Ltd
Patent Number(s):
US 4247606
OSTI ID:
6277880
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English