Battery Acid History
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Battery Acid history can be traced back to the earliest times when lead-acid batteries were fist invented. The invention of the world’s first lead-acid battery cell was by Gaston Plante, the French physicist. In 1860 he presented his findings and gave a demonstration of his lead-acid type battery to the French Academy of Sciences. The invention of the lead-acid type battery was a major breakthrough in Battery Acid history also, as this was the world’s first rechargeable battery and would later become established as the rechargeable electric battery widely used commercially.
Gaston Plante thoroughly researched the differences between dynamic electricity from batteries and static electricity, and later invented the Rheostatic Machine which was a predecessor of the Marx Generator which is still used today. Such was his contribution to the world of science, that following his death in 1889, the Gaston Plante Medal was established which recognises scientists who make a significant contribution to the development of lead-acid battery technology.
Today, lead-acid type batteries are widely used in industry, particularly in the automotive industry. Battery Acid is available in several different strengths, the most commonly available being 1.26 SG (Specific Gravity) and 1.28 SG (Specific Gravity) SG denoting the strength of a particular grade. Battery Acid is used to ‘top up’ lead-acid type batteries. During the charging process, Hydrogen gas is produced which presents a flammable and explosive hazard.
Battery Acid is a clear, colourless liquid and is highly Corrosive. It reacts with many metals, causing them to corrode. Battery Acid is a dilute form of Sulphuric Acid or Sulfuric Acid, a strong mineral acid widely used in industry and in the laboratory.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should always be worn when handling or working with Battery Acid, including protective clothing, approved eye protection, safety footwear and acid-resistant gloves. Battery Acid generates fumes which are classified as Hazadous and which can present serious damage. Battery Acid, it should therefore always be handled under fume extraction or breathing apparatus should be worn.
Battery Acid is classified as highly Corrosive, causing potential permanent damage to skin and eyes. Inhalation of the vapours can cause severe damage to soft nasal tissue and the respiratory tract, whilst ingestion of the material can be fatal. Further details of Battery Acid hazards and Battery Acid safety can be found on the relevant pages of this website.
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