Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

What is sulfation?

April 26, 2017sulfation

0

Posted

What is sulfation?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Sulfation is the formation or deposit of lead sulfate on the surface of the lead plates in the battery. If the sulfation goes unchecked, and sits long enough the battery will loose efficiency or not work at all. Sulfation is commonly caused due to the battery sitting at a serious state of discharge for extended periods of time, operating in extreme temperatures, or prolonged over/under charging.