The lead acid battery works well at cold temperatures and is superior to lithium-ion when operating in sub-zero conditions. Lead acid batteries can be divided into two main classes: vented lead acid batteries (spillable) and valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries (sealed or non-spillable). 2. Vented Lead Acid Batteries
Lead-acid batteries have three significant characteristics: They contain an electrolyte which contains dilute sulphuric acid. Sulphuric acid may cause severe chemical burns. During the charging process or during operation they might develop hydrogen gas and oxygen, which under certain circumstances may result in an explosive mixture.
Vented lead acid batteries vent little or no gas during discharge. However, when they are being charged, they can produce explosive mixtures of hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) gases, which often contain a mist of sulphuric acid. Hydrogen gas is colorless, odorless, lighter than air and highly flammable.
A discussion of lead acid battery hazards is found in Taylor , an excerpt follows: “If a shorted battery cell does not clear the external short, the electrical connection between the battery terminals allows for a very rapid chemical reaction as the sulfuric acid converts the lead and lead dioxide to lead sulfate.
Overall, the National Fire Protection Association says that lead-acid batteries present a low fire hazard. Furthermore, the NFPA reports that (based on limited information) flooded lead-acid batteries are less prone to thermal runaways than valve-regulated lead-acid batteries (VRLA).
2. Vented Lead Acid Batteries Vented lead acid batteries are commonly called “flooded”, “spillable” or “wet cell” batteries because of their conspicuous use of liquid electrolyte (Figure 2). These batteries have a negative and a positive terminal on their top or sides along with vent caps on their top.
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