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Porous plate for an electrochemical cell and method for making the porous plate

US4652502A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1985
Grant dateMar 24, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24793
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A porous plate for an electrochemical cell, such as plates 22, 24 having a sealing material disposed in an edge region 41 of the plate is disclosed. Various construction details including a method for making the plate are disclosed which increase the cross pressure material the plate can withstand. In one embodiment, the seal region 41 is impregnated with powder having a low structure and predetermined particle size using a pressurized liquid carrier.

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