Journal of Power Sources, Vol.164, No.2, 890-895, 2007
Electrochemical investigation of the anodic corrosion of Pb-Ca-Sn-Li grid alloy in H2SO4 solution
The steady-state and anodic corrosion of Pb-0.17 wt.% Ca-0.88 wt.% Sn, and Pb-0.17 wt.% Ca-0.88 wt.% Sn-0.06 wt.% Li alloys in 4.5 M H2SO4 at 25 degrees C were studied using cyclic voltammetry, linear sweep voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The experimental results show that the lithium added to Pb-Ca-Sn alloy increases corrosion resistance in equilibrium potential and inhibits the growth of the anodic corrosion layer. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords:Pb-Ca-Sn-Li alloy;lead-acid battery;lithium;anodic Pb2+ film;electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)