Starting, Lighting, Ignition

Industrial Consumption. The total consumption of primary antimony fell during the period from 1970 to 1986 (Table 3) because of the declining demand for antimony in most types of metallic uses. Since 1986, the demand for primary antimony in antimonial lead has increased, probably because of an increase in demand for starting—lighting—ignition (SLI) batteries. Total consumption in nonmetallic uses has remained stable. However, an increasing proportion of this is made up of flame retardant uses. Currendy, batteries and flame retardants are the two largest markets for antimony. 

Fig. 11.2. Typical P-diagram describing start, lighting, ignition automotive battery function.

V upscale SLI battery for starting, lighting, ignition, and to power ancillaries ... 

The introduction of the Tesla electric vehicle in 2007 with a 200 + mile range should set the stage for the transition to electric propulsion. The new cathode and anode systems also offer the potential to replace the present lead acid SLI (starting-lighting-ignition) battery on gasoline-powered vehicles. 

The general construction of the lead-acid automotive or starting lighting ignition (SLI) battery using the above principles is shown in Figure 10.1. 

Starting, lighting, ignition (SLI) means starter battery for motor cars. ° Alloys used by the Tudor Group in Scandinavia. 

While EV, HEV and Fuel Cell electric vehicles receive tremendous attention, the largest worldwide reehargeable battery application is stUl the common lead acid Starting Lighting, Ignition (SLI) hattery. 

SLI Battery A battery designed to start internal combustion engines and to power the electrical systems in automobiles when the engine is not running (starting, lighting, ignition). 

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