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Maintenance-free automotive battery

Journal Article · · Prog. Batteries Sol. Cells; (United States)
OSTI ID:6370562
Two types of maintenance-free automotive batteries were developed by Japan Storage Battery Co. to obtain a maintenance-free battery for practical use and to prevent deterioration of the battery during long storage and/or shipment. Design considerations included a special grid alloy, the separator, plate surface area, vent structure, and electrolyte. Charge characteristics, overcharge characteristics, life characteristics under various conditions, and self-discharge characteristics are presented. The characteristics of the maintenance-free battery with a Pb-Ca alloy grid are superior to those of a conventional battery. 10 figures, 1 table. (RWR)
Research Organization:
Japan Storage Battery Co., Kyoto
OSTI ID:
6370562
Journal Information:
Prog. Batteries Sol. Cells; (United States), Journal Name: Prog. Batteries Sol. Cells; (United States) Vol. 1; ISSN PBASD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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