电池是如何回收的？

电池是如何回收的？

回收废旧铅酸电池的过程分为两个步骤:分离旧电池的成分，然后提炼这些成分用于新电池制造。电池有三种基本成分:铅、电解质和塑料。这种塑料遵循行业通用的回收工艺，经常被用于制造新的电池外壳和盖子。因为开采铅是制造新电池效率最低的方法，所以每盎司可能的铅都会被回收用于新电池制造。铅被熔化成锭，便于运输和制造。电池的一些电解质是硫酸和水的混合物，可用于新电池。其余的被中和，用于制造纺织品、洗衣液和玻璃。

The process of recycling spent lead-acid batteries is two steps: separating the old battery’s components and then refining those components for new battery manufacturing. Batteries have three basic components: lead, electrolyte and plastic. The plastic follows the industry’s common recycling process, and is often reused for making new battery cases and covers. Since mining for lead is the least efficient way to make new batteries, every ounce of lead possible is recaptured for new battery manufacturing. The lead is melted down into ingots for easy transport and manufacturing. Some of the battery’s electrolyte, a mixture of sulfuric acid and water, is reusable for new batteries. The rest is neutralized and used for manufacturing textiles, laundry detergent and glass.