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Will the specific gravity of the electrolyte decreases as the battery is discharged?
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Is this true The density or specific gravity of battery electrolyte decreases as a battery discharges?
yes it is true. in the discharge process, water is produced, which dilutes the electrolyte, so reducing its gravity.
Do high capacity batteries last longer on charge?
The discharge time of a battery depends upon its Ah. capacity, Load current & rate of discharge. If a 150Ah battery rated for 10hours is discharged at 15A rate it should last upto 10 hours if the temperature and specific gravity of the electrolyte (in case of flooded type batteries) are within specified limits. If the same battery is discharged at 12.5 A it will last upto 5hours. 1. As the discharge rate increases the capacity of battery decreases. 2. As the temperature increases the capacity of battery increases.
What is the fluid used as electrolyte in the battery what happens to the relative density of the fluid as the state of charge decreases?
In all honesty the fluid or electrolyte is water. And the relative density of water as the state of charge decreases is also decreased.
Why do you need to replenish battery?
Why Batteries Need to be RechargedBatteries do not create electricity because they are storage devices. The storage is via chemical means, and discharging the battery changes the electrolyte [acid-water mixture].When discharged, the battery needs recharging to "re-acidify" the electrolyte.
When a battery is discharged the electrolyte solution is changing?
yes because there is an exchange between the positive and negative plates were the solution will be highly concentrated with negative irons
What happens to the fluid in a battery as the charge decreases?
The acid turns to water. Batteries will freeze in cold weather if they are discharged. When the battery is charged, the water turns back to acid.
Where to buy battery acid?
You can buy battery acid at a dealer or auto parts store that sells batteries. However, YOU DO NOT WANT TO ADD ACID TO A DISCHARGED BATTERY. You only add acid to a pre-charged battery that has been drained for shipment. If the electrolyte is low, you add distilled water, and let the battery charge. Besides, if you are looking at a battery with a need for electrolyte, it is better to buy a new battery.
In a car battery an acid solution is called?
Electrolyte of sulphuric acid to a specific gravity of 1250.
Is car battery acid a liquid solution or a gaseous solution?
Battery electrolyte consists of sulphuric acid, which is a liquid to a specific gravity of 1250 g/L.
Why doesn't the battery indicator 'magic eye' show 'charged' condition when battery full recharged after having rundown?
The function of the Magic Eye® state of charge battery indicator is based on the specific gravity of the sulfuric acid or electrolyte. When a battery is charging, the change in the density of the acid is a little delayed as compared to the actual state of charge of the battery. However, the battery indicator should show green once the battery is back to 100% state of charge. There may be several reasons as to why it is not showing green: 1. If the battery was allowed to remain in the dis-charged state for a great length of time, the battery may in fact be bad and the battery indicator will not show green because the electrolyte has not reached the proper specific gravity. The specific gravity of the electrolyte is the most accuarate method of measuring state of charge. 2. The acid in the battery is "stratified" meaning that the heavier acid has sunk to the bottom and the lighter water is floating near the top. This happens with batteries that have sat for a long time in the discharged state. Normally, re-charging will stir the electrolyte make it more homogenious. 3. There may be a small piece of battery separator material preventing the green ball from floating up. The best thing to do is gently rock the battery back and forth. This will mix the electrolyte and will most likely free the green ball to float up "IF" the specific gravity of the acid is dense enough. Keep in mind that even though the Magic Eye®is located in only 1 of 6 cells, testing conducted by a major OE car company proved that the battery indicator accurately indicates the state of charge of the entire battery.
What is gel battery?
Batteries contain something called electrolyte. In things like car batteries the electrolyte is often a liquid, which can be messy since liquids can leak. A gel battery is simply a battery using a gelled electrolyte.
What is a gel battery?
Batteries contain something called electrolyte. In things like car batteries the electrolyte is often a liquid, which can be messy since liquids can leak. A gel battery is simply a battery using a gelled electrolyte.
