Doctoral Dissertations

Abstract

"Although the literature involving the corrosion of pure lead in sulfuric acid solutions is extensive, such studies still constitute an active field of investigation and debate. Much of the effort expended on this subject is due to the need of a better understanding of the reaction in lead storage batteries as well as of the mode of electrocrystallization processes. The resistance of lead to attack by sulfuric acid renders it an important coating material in this media. It is also often used in electrochemical synthesis because of its overvoltage characteristics. Unfortunately its mechanical properties are poor, and many ways have been sought to improve them. In recent years, two materials, dispersion-hardened lead and lead-thallium alloys, with improved physical properties and corrosion resistance have been introduced into the market"--Introduction, page 3.

Advisor(s)

James, William Joseph

Committee Member(s)

Johnson, James W., 1930-2002
Robertson, B. Ken
O'Keefe, T. J. (Thomas J.)
Webb, William H.
Venable, Raymond L., 1935-2008

Department(s)

Chemistry

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Chemistry

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1970

Pagination

xii, 77 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Rights

© 1970 Pedro Juan Aragon, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Lead -- Corrosion
Sulfuric acid
Storage batteries
Electrocrystallization

Thesis Number

T 2370

Print OCLC #

5152652

Electronic OCLC #

852863683

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