| abstract |
An improved non-sintered type nickel positive electrode comprising a nickel hydroxide powder as an active material and a cobalt hydroxide powder for improving the utilization of the active material, and an alkaline storage battery configured with the positive electrode are disclosed. In the non-sintered type nickel positive electrode, at least part of the surfaces of the particles of the cobalt hydroxide powder is covered with a stabilizing agent of at least one member selected from the group consisting of a higher carboxylic acid, an ester of carboxylic acid, an aldehyde, a phenol and a vitamin. |