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Novel inorganic-organic composite felt for use in alkaline storage cells and process for making same

US4269913A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 1978
Grant dateMay 26, 1981
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Expiry dateOct 23, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An inorganic-organic composite and method for making same wherein chopped zirconium oxide fibers are bonded together with a polymer. This composite is chemically stable and wettable in aqueous alkaline solutions, exhibits physical, chemical and thermal characteristics ideally suitable for use as separators in alkaline storage batteries, especially nickel-hydrogen and nickel-cadmium batteries.

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