An ionically permeable separator for a LeClanche cell, and methods of making and using same, are provided for in the invention. The separator comprises a Kraft paper separator and a corrosion-inhibiting coating thereupon selected to prevent corrosion of a zinc anode of the LeClanche cell. The separator may be configured for use in round or flat LeClanche cells. The separators of the invention may be used in heavy duty batteries containing an electrolyte comprising zinc chloride as a primary component. Cells made in accordance with the invention exhibit comparable or improved capacity and other performance characteristics in respect of conventional cells.
This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/275,019 filed 13 Jul., 1994 and entitled "Reduced Environmental Hazard LeClanche Cell Having Improved Performance, Zinc Anode and Alloy Therefor, and Methods of Making and Using Same."
