Primary alkaline cell having a stable divalent silver oxide depolarizer mix
US4009056A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 1976 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01M6/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A primary alkaline cell having a stable divalent silver oxide depolarizer mix comprising a negative electrode (anode), a divalent silver oxide (AgO) depolarizer mix, a separator between said negative electrode and depolarizer mix, and an alkaline electrolyte. The surface of the depolarizer mix is treated with a mild reducing solution to form a reduced layer surrounding the mix, and the surface of the reduced layer adjacent to the separator is coated with a layer of silver. The reduced layer surrounding the depolarizer mix in combination with the layer of silver provides improved stability of the depolarizer mix in the alkaline electrolyte and a single voltage plateau during discharge of the cell. The primary alkaline cell is characterized by a maximum open circuit voltage of about 1.75 volts. The silver layer on the surface of the reduced layer surrounding the depolarizer mix can be formed by treating the reduced layer with a strong reducing solution to form a substantially continuous and electrolyte permeable silver layer, or alternatively, the silver layer may be formed by placing a silver screen, expanded silver metal, perforated silver foil or porous silver powder layer on top …
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