AB_5 type hydrogen storage alloys (A: rare earths, B: transition metals) are extensively applied to a negative electrode of a nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable battery for portable electric equipments, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles etc. Performance of a hydrogen storage alloy electrode is affected by various factors, microstructure and surface composition of the alloy and structure of the electrode as well as composition of the alloy. Control of those factors enables us to commercialize the Ni-MH battery in various field.
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