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Mercury-free secondary alkaline battery and improved negative interseparator therefor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6524242
Hydrogen gas evolution in secondary alkaline batteries which utilize zinc electrodes is reduced by incorporating mercury-free additives in the negative interseparators of such batteries. The additives disclosed herein are certain electrolyte-soluble compounds of lead, cadmium, and tin.
Assignee:
Yardney Electric Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4124743
OSTI ID:
6524242
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English