Abstract: A novel and improved polymeric coating composition and method for applying adherent film coatings to metallic substrates is provided wherein a finely divided or powdered coating material, such as ceramic powders, carbon powders or metallic particles, is substantially uniformly dispersed within a polymeric binder comprising a host polymer and a suitable bonding promoter. The use of a bonding promoter allows a significant amount of cross-linking to occur in situ after the coating composition has been applied to the metallic substrate thereby achieving good adherence between the coating and the substrate and improving the robustness of the coating.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell is disclosed having a cylindrical can having an open end and a closed end, and a first electrode having a generally hollow cylindrical shape molded in place within the can such that an outer cylindrical surface of the first electrode contacts an inner cylindrical surface of the can. The first electrode has a recess adjacent to the inner cylindrical surface of the can at an end of the first electrode proximate the open end of the can to accommodate any flashing that is formed along the interior side walls of the can when the first electrode is molded in place. The electrochemical cell further includes a second electrode having a polarity opposite the first electrode disposed within a hollow cavity of the first electrode, a separator lining the hollow cavity within the first electrode so as to physically separate the first and second electrodes, and a collector assembly supported by the first electrode for sealing the open end of the can.