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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 04, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Mark Gaydos, Nashua, NH (US);
Philip D Trainer, Medway, MA (US);
Assignee:
Duracell Inc., Bethel, CT (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01M / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
4292182 ; 429223 ;
Abstract
An AB.sub.5 -type hydrogen absorbing alloy composition for use in an electrochemical cell includes between about 0.001 and 0.01 mole percent of zirconium and/or titanium dispersed throughout the alloy. Methods of producing the alloy are also disclosed. The levels of these elements have been selected to maintain low hydrogen equilibrium pressure, high capacity, and acceptable activation characteristics, along with improved storage characteristics and improved cycle life from reduced corrosion.