To achieve the above characteristics, a number of alloys
based on high-purity zinc with small amounts of lead, aluminium
and magnesium have been cast and their characteristics
as possible anodes in 10 M NaOH solution have been
evaluated, both in the presence and absence of inhibitor and
complexing agents. Based on this study, the best mercuryfree
zinc anode-electrolyte systems have been chosen as
potential candidates for use in alkaline Zn-MnO2 and alkaline
Zn-air cell systems.