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Low antimony lead-based alloy and method

US4456579A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1982
Grant dateJun 26, 1984
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A lead-based alloy containing, based upon the total weight of the alloy, 0.8-1.6% antimony, 0.08-0.16% arsenic, 0.006-0.012% silver and, optionally, 0.2-0.5% tin, is disclosed for making lead-acid battery grids using a continuous casting process.

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