METHOD OF PROCESSING RAW MATERIALS OF USED STORAGE BATTERIES Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: methods of processing nonferrous metal scrap of lead-acid batteries. SUBSTANCE: method is realized with use of transportation-separating container with coupled ingot mold for pouring into it, through bottom perforations provided with hydroseal, metal melted by separating melting. Components of storage batteries similar in application, description and content of antimony successively separated from their covers and bodies, and also separators separating by dismantling without striking, are grouped and placed into special containers. The method provides for preservation of soft lead of oxide-sulfate fraction and all components of antimonous lead. EFFECT: excluded losses of lead and antimony in transportation, cropping, melting and slag formation. 2 cl, 6 dwg