Abstract: A slurry or paste for the manufacture of electrodes for secondary batteries such as lithium ion containing electrochemical cells. The slurry comprises a water-based binder with CMC, SBR and PVDF as binder materials.

Abstract: A coated method for the preparation of a separator comprising multiple layers of glass or glass and ceramic particles for use in an electrochemical cell, an electrochemical cell comprising such a separator and the use of such an electrochemical cell. The method comprises the steps of providing a mixture of an organic polymeric material, glass or glass and ceramic particles and at least one solvent, and preparing a multilayer by phase inversion.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing (large format) Lithium Battery packs, comprising the steps of providing one or more electrochemical cells, entering the one or more electrochemical cells into a pouch, partly sealing the pouch with the one or more electrochemical cells, entering the pouch with the one or more electrochemical cells into a drying oven, resting the pouch in the drying oven for a defined time, removing the pouch from the drying oven, transferring the dried pouches to an electrolyte filling station, filling the pouch with electrolyte and sealing the pouch wherein the manufacturing steps are performed under a normal manufacturing environment conditions, and only selected critical manufacturing steps are performed under dry room conditions.

Abstract: Use of an electrolyte for an electrochemical cell and a method for manufacturing an electrochemical cell comprising such an electrolyte. The electrolyte comprises at least one conductive salt comprising lithium ions, at least one solvent and at least one wetting agent. The electrochemical cell comprises at least one anode, at least one cathode and at least one separator arranged between the at least one anode and the at least one cathode. The electrolyte may be filled between the at least one anode and the at least one cathode.

Abstract: Use of an electrolyte for an electrochemical cell and a method for manufacturing an electrochemical cell comprising such an electrolyte. The electrolyte comprises at least one conductive salt comprising lithium ions, at least one solvent and at least one wetting agent. The electrochemical cell comprises at least one anode, at least one cathode and at least one separator arranged between the at least one anode and the at least one cathode. The electrolyte may be filled between the at least one anode and the at least one cathode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to paste-like masses that can be used in electrochemical elements, comprising a heterogeneous mixture of (A) a matrix containing or comprising at least one organic polymer, precursors thereof, or prepolymers thereof, (B) an electrochemically activatable inorganic or largely inorganic liquid that does not dissolve the matrix or essentially does not dissolve the matrix, and, if required, (C) a powdery solid that is essentially inert relative to the electrochemically activatable liquid.

Abstract: Disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode in addition to the separator layer is an electrolyte-impermeable inert film or foil about 5 to 50 microns thick. The film or foil includes a very small current-focusing aperture produced by piercing, punching, or melting. The entire electrolytic current is focused through this aperture. The area of the aperture is at least ten times smaller than the surface area of the separator layer. The thickness l of the film or foil and the radius r.sub.i of the aperture are governed by the relationship 4l/r.sub.i .ltoreq.10. The electrolyte-impermeable film or foil is sealingly clamped between the positive electrode and a sealing ring at the edge of the cell. The film or foil may be of a synthetic resin polymer material, of nickel, or of a nickel alloy. Self-discharge is decreased by the construction of the cell. The cell may be in a flat form without any appreciable decrease in the energy density taking place.

Abstract: In casting tubular-plate grids, a molten lead alloy is poured into a mold along the long side of the grid perpendicular to the grid rods. Temporary connectors joining adjacent grid rods are simultaneously cast. These connecting portions have a thickened cross-section in the middle and a constricted cross-section at their points of junction with the grid rods. In a subsequent operation, the connecting portions are punched out.

Abstract: A positive active material for an electric cell, said material being constituted by anhydrous copper borate whose formula is Cu.sub.3 B.sub.2 O.sub.6. A method of making such an active material. An electric cell whose positive active material (3) is anhydrous copper borate Cu.sub.3 B.sub.2 O.sub.6, whose negative active material (6) is lithium and whose electrolyte is a solution which is liquid at ambient temperature and whose solvent is an aprotic compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a positive active material for an electric cell. Such an active material is constituted by a vitreous compound which results from the addition of a small quantity of silica to at least one electrochemically reducible metal oxide. Application to electric cells with non-aqueous electrolyte, the negative electrodes of these cells being based on an alkali or alkali-earth metal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a positive active material for an electric cell with a non-aqueous electrolyte. Said active material is constituted by an oxyphosphate whose formula is Cu.sub.n O.sub.p (PO.sub.4).sub.2,n being an integer greater than 3 and lower than or equal to 6 and p being equal to n-3. Application to lithium primary cells.

Abstract: A tubular plate comprising oval tubes aligned parallel to one another, each containing two spaced grid rods of a corrosion-resistant lead alloy as current conductors. The rods of the individual tubes are joined to form a grid having a connecting part at the top. Near the bottom, each two lead rods are connected by a crosspiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cylindrical electric cell in which the negative electrode (8) is a sheet of lithium wound round a current collector (1) which is elastically deformable and is in the form of a cylinder whose directrix is a substantially circular curve with two distinct ends. In accordance with the invention, the two portions of cylinder close to said ends are cut into matching shapes so that they fit into each other, the protruding parts (2) of one portion being accomodated in the recessed parts (3) of the other portion. Application to electric cells whose positive active material is liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air-depolarized primary cell which includes a container (1), a negative electrode (4) disposed against the walls of the container, a positive electrode (3) disposed in the central portion of the container and a ventilation circuit (6, 8, 9, 28) for the positive electrode; a gas-filled space (15) is provided above the negative electrode and the electrolyte for accommodating the negative electrode as it expands during use; the space is delimited by the ventilation circuit, the walls of the container and a wall (26) which is impermeable to oxygen. In accordance with the invention, the periphery of the impermeable wall has a step configuration rim (27, 30) welded to the walls of the container, this avoids cracks damaging the seal (17) between the impermeable wall (26) and the ventilation circuit when the walls of the container (1) are deformed by the expanding negative electrode.

Abstract: A flat, long-life alkaline primary cell having a low water content comprises a positive electrode of mercuric oxide or silver oxide, a negative electrode of amalgamated zinc or cadmium, and separator layers disposed between the electrodes. The positive electrode lies upon a disc of nickel screening. Flanged edges of two of the separator layers are gripped between a cover and a sealing ring. The electrolyte absorbed by the separator layers is a mixture of sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and rubidium hydroxide. The number of moles of water per mole of alkali hydroxide is 2.0-2.7 for sodium hydroxide, 2.4-3.1 for potassium hydroxide, and 2.8-4.0 for rubidium hydroxide.

Abstract: This invention relates to an alkaline primary battery of the type having a negative electrode containing cadmium of amalgamated zinc and a positive electrode containing monovalent silver oxide, mercuric oxide, or mixtures of these oxides with manganese dioxide, the positive electrode having an electrochemically active surface area facing the negative electrode. At positive electrodes, self-discharge can be caused by the solubility of the active material. It is an object of this invention to provide an improved alkaline primary battery designed to reduce this type of self-discharge, without impairing the internal resistance of the battery.

Abstract: An alkaline primary cell comprising a positive electrode having an upper layer, facing the negative electrode, of electrolytic .gamma.-manganese dioxide to which 6-16% of graphite powder having a broad grain-size range has been added as a conducting additive. Disposed beneath this upper layer is at least one further layer containing .gamma.-manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, or monovalent silver oxide having a higher apparent specific gravity than the upper layer. A separator comprising at least one membrane layer is situated above the positive electrode.

Abstract: This invention relates to an alkaline primary battery of the type having a negative electrode containing cadmium or amalgamated zinc and a positive electrode containing monovalent silver oxide, mercuric oxide, or mixtures of these oxides with manganese dioxide, the positive electrode having an electrochemically active surface area facing the negative electrode. At positive electrodes, self-discharge can be caused by the solubility of the active material. It is an object of this invention to provide an improved alkaline primary battery designed to reduce this type of self-discharge, without impairing the internal resistance of the battery.