International Journal of Engineering Research in Computer Science and Engineering (IJERCSE)

Lead-Acid Battery: A Review

Author : K. Sakthivel ¹

Date of Publication :20th October 2017

Abstract: Most common huge-capacity rechargeable batteries are lead acid batteries. They are very prominent since on a cost-per-watt basis they are reliable as well as affordable. Few batteries produce as cheap a mass power as plumbing acid, making it cost-effective in vehicles, electric cars, forklifts, marine and continuous power supply. Because of the acid battery tubes, the electrolyte solution usually consists of 35% sulfuric acid and 65 per cent water and contains a number of cells comprising sheets of plum alloy plates. Pure plum is too soft and would not promote itself, so that other metals are introduced in low quantities, decreasing the well-known sulphur wonders of PbSO4 & PbO2. The other material Sulphur ingredient additives of 0.003-0.01wt. % were studied in linearly sweeping voltammetry microscopy on effect of corrosion resistance, electromagnetic features plus gas evolution of PbSB-As-S in sulfuric acid key. Sulphur in the metal induces the latent oxidation of adverse effects. Composites that contain sulphur have improved oxygen plus over hydrogen production potentials relative to samples. It also tightens the fragile framework of Pb even more, making the Pb anode slowly impermeable to physical stuns within the battery. Such changes resulted in an increase of up to 51.15% in the lifespan of the normal BC battery. The latest enhanced battery is therefore increasingly healthy, powerful and cordial in better condition.

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