Expanders for lead-acid batteries

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8637183
APP PUB NO 20090325068A1
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12231347

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An expander formulation used in battery paste compositions. The expander formulation incorporates effective amounts, or elevated concentrations of up to 6% of graphite and mixtures of carbon black and graphite to lessen or minimize the accumulation of lead sulfate on the surface of the negative plate during high rate PSOC battery operation, and/or to increase the electrochemical efficiency, the reserve capacity, the cold cranking performance and the cycle life of lead-acid batteries.

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HAMMOND GROUP INC1414 FIELD STREET BLDG B HAMMOND IN 46230

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Boden, David Paul Charlottesville, US 5 30
Loosemore, Daniel V Crown Point, US 1 20

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