Patent ID: 8563170

Claim:
A negative electrode for alkaline storage battery using a hydrogen-absorbing alloy, wherein the hydrogen-absorbing alloy is represented by the general formula Ln 1-x Mg x Ni y -a-b Al a M b wherein Ln is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Zr, Ti and rare-earth elements including Y, M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, Mn, Fe, Co, Ga, Zn, Sn, In, Cu, Si, P and B, 0.05≦x≦0.30, 0.05≦a≦0.30, 0≦b≦0.50 and 2.8≦y≦3.9, wherein fluorinated oil and a surface active agent are contained in said negative electrode.