Method of preparing current collectors for electrochemical cells
US5622612A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49982
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A process is recited for plating elongated current collectors with indium. The current collectors have particular utility in alkaline electrochemical cells, particularly zinc/manganese dioxide alkaline cells containing "zero-added" mercury. The process of the invention involves electroplating conductive wire with indium and then drawing the plated wire to a lesser diameter. The drawn plated wire may then be cut to the desired lengths, typically in the shape of a nail, for use as current collectors within the alkaline cell.
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