1. Lead plates: The main components of lead-acid batteries are the positive and negative lead plates. These plates are made from lead alloy grids which support active materials.
2. Active Materials:
- Positive plates: Composed primarily of lead dioxide (PbO2)
- Negative plates: Composed of spongy lead (Pb)
3. Electrolyte: The electrolyte solution inside the battery consists primarily of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) diluted with water.
4. Separators: These are typically thin, porous sheets placed between the positive and negative plates to prevent direct electrical contact, but allow the movement of ions.
5. Battery case: The outer container that holds all the components together and protects the internal parts. It is usually made of a durable plastic material.
6. Terminals: The positive and negative terminals on the battery are used for electrical connections.
Note: The exact composition and materials may vary slightly depending on the specific battery design and manufacturing processes used by different battery producers.
