Advantages Of Lead Acid Battery
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An electrical storage device which uses a reversible chemical reaction to store the energy is well known as Lead acid battery. This acid battery was invented by Gaston Plante, a French physicist in the year 1859. In the year 1860 it was first time demonstrated to the French Academy of Sciences. These batteries are one of the oldest types of rechargeable battery available in the market. Lead acid battery is utilized with a combination of lead plates or grids and an electrolyte consisting of a diluted sulphuric acid to convert electrical energy into potential chemical energy and back.
The use of Lead-acid batteries are innumerable and for variety of purposes such as in large UPS (uninterruptible power supply systems), automobiles, forklifts and lot more. Lead-acid batteries are very widely utilized in external telecommunications applications as a source of energy when the original source of power is interrupted.
Scientifically it is considered that Lead acid batteries are harmful for our health as it may create burns and other permanent damage if we come in close contact with it due to the use of electrolyte used in it. Hence, it is highly advisable to protect our self properly while using electrolyte.
A lead-acid battery has numerous benefits compared to any other battery types available in the market. Lead-acid battery is very cheap for the regular use. Compared to the economical price at which this battery is available it provides the maximum power density in terms of the quantity of energy produced per pound and its long lasting life.
The best part about lead acid battery is that it known to be world’s most recycled product. This kind of acid battery also has huge advantages in terms of environmental protection. Recycling of lead-acid battery can be done at an exceptionally high rate. According to the survey reports it is said that about 97% of these batteries are recycled and can be reused in the making of new batteries.
It has over 140 years of exceptional track record and highly safe, reliable if we compare it to other different kinds of electro chemical systems available. Compared to any other battery type the self discharge rate in lead acid batteries are the lowest. The maintenance cost for lead acid batteries are also very low.
Lead acid batteries are well known for efficiently delivering high currents. These batteries are available in variety of sizes and capacities. It can even be left on trickle or float charge for prolonged periods.