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It is made of a plastic case, in which there are 6 compartments, inside each there are several plates made of a frame covered with a lead-based paste. These sit in an acid bath, which works with the plates to make a chemical reaction which makes the battery volts.
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∙ 15y agoMost vehicle batteries are lead-acid batteries. Each cell has an electrolytic solution of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and water. Newer vehicles have more sophisticated batteries of the nickel-metal hydride variety. The electrolyte in them is generally potassium hydroxide (KOH) or a similar alkaline hydroxide. A link can be found below to both types.
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∙ 15y agoThere are several different metals that can be used in a battery. Lead, Nickel, Cadmium, Lithium, zinc, silver, Mercury...
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∙ 11y agoIt depends on the battery. Traditional flashlight batteries are made with carbon and zinc. Traditional car batteries are made using lead plates.
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Is a car battery a mixture?
Car or automotive battery acid is 30-50% sulfuric acid
Can you charge a 12v lawnmower battery with a 12v car battery?
can a 12v lawn mower sealed battery be charged with 12v battery charger use on cars
What is the wattage output for a 25 amp battery charger?
Around 330 watts. For a car battery.
What is a 12 vdc power source?
Standard car battery.
Can a bad alternator drain a good battery?
It doesn't actually drain the battery, but without a working alternator to recharge the battery it will only discharge as the car is operated.
What kind of plastic is a car battery made of?
My car battery and my tractor battery say the case is made of Polypropylene.
What are car battery terminals made of?
Most battery terminals are made of lead.
Why can't nylon be used to make a car battery?
Nylon cannot be made into car battery because it is not resistant to the acid in the car battery.
What is car battery acid made up of?
Car battery acid consists of Hydrochloric acid and Sulphuric acid.
What type of battery typically goes into a vehicle?
a car battery made for that vehicle
When was a first car battery made?
the year 1859
What kind of cells is a car battery made up of?
Cells in a normal car 12v battery are composed of lead and sulfuric acid.
Can you charge a dead battery by getting a second car that is running take the good battery out of the running car and put the dead battery into the running car as a means of charging it?
No, this will place a very heavy load on the alternator of the car and may result in burning out the diodes of the car charging the battery. You could easily ruin the alternator. Purchase a battery charger and charge the dead battery with that. Alternators are not made to charge dead batteries.
Who makes AAA car batteries?
Made in China by UKS Battery Power
What is a car battery made of from outside?
charge batteries with caps in place.most U.S.A batteries are made with flame.
Does a car battery have mercury in it?
No, a car battery does not have mercury in it. It would be very dangerous to have mercury in a car battery.
What are two differences between a car battery and a flashlight battery?
there are lots more amps in a car battery eg there about 1.5 in a flash light and in a car battery there about 300 A car battery is a wet cell battery and a flashlight battery is a dry cell battery.
