Lead Sulfate

A lead salt formed by the action of sulfuric acid on lead oxide during paste mixing and formation. It is also formed electromechanically when a battery is discharged.

Lead Dioxide (Battery)

The higher oxide of lead present in charged positive plates. It is frequently referred to as lead peroxide.

Lead Acid Battery

The assembly of one or more cells with an electrolyte based on dilute sulfuric acid and water, a positive electrode of lead dioxide and negative electrodes of lead. Lead Acid batteries all use the same basic chemistry. The positive plate is comprised of

Lead Acid (Battery)

Term used in conjunction with a cell or battery that utilizes lead and lead peroxide as the active plate materials in a diluted electrolyte solution of sulfuric acid and water. The nominal cell voltage is 2.1 volts.

Lead

The condition where the current precedes in time with respect to the voltage in an ac circuit (for example, a capacitive load).