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Corrosion resistant mercury-free zinc anode battery

US4743185A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 1987
Grant dateMay 10, 1988
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49108
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrochemical cell comprising a zinc electrode in an electrolyte solution wherein the electrode is formed from a zinc powder compacted to a density of at least about 6.5 g/cc to substantially reduce the corrosion of the zinc electrode and the consequent evolution of hydrogen gas without resorting to the addition of mercury to the electrode.

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