ISSN 1608-4039 (Print)
ISSN 1680-9505 (Online)


shunting

Theoretical and applied aspects of the nickel-cadmium battery shunting problem

The possible mechanisms of cadmium shunting in nickel-cadmium batteries are analyzed. The transfer of the negative elektrode active mass to the interelectrode gap is shown to be the main cause leading to a short circuit. The complete or partial cathodic reduction of this mass results in the separator loosing its insulating ability and in an internal short circuit.