Inventors:
Stuart M. Davis - Norfolk MA
Christopher P. Haines - Westford MA
Alexander A. Leef - Waltham MA
Peter R. Moses - Windham NH
Assignee:
Duracell Inc. - Bethel CT
International Classification:
H01M 450, H01M 442
Abstract:
The invention relates to alkaline cells containing manganese dioxide cathode active material. A substance selected from the group of compounds CaWO. sub. 4, MgTiO. sub. 3, BaTiO. sub. 3, CaTiO. sub. 3, ZnMn. sub. 2 O. sub. 4, and Bi. sub. 12 TiO. sub. 20 is added to the cathode of conventional alkaline cells typically having an anode comprising zinc and cathode comprising manganese dioxide and an alkaline electrolyte. The additive increases the service life of the cell.