King Louie is a supporting character from the 1967 Disney animated feature, The Jungle Book. Louie is an orangutan, inspired by Rudyard Kipling's classic novel. Louie did not appear in the book, however, because orangutans are not native to India.
Quick Answer. Overfilling the battery, poor design of the vent cap, age and distortion of the gaskets can all cause battery terminal corrosion. Nitrogen gas is emitted by the electrolyte in the battery. Material in the battery terminals and cable ends reacts with the nitrogen gas, and corrosion begins to form. Keep Learning.
Battery basicsCar batteries are usually lead-acid type called starting batteries. The technology is over 100 years old. This type of battery is made up of six cells each consisting of a lead and a lead oxide plate separated by a synthetic material. If your car won't start don't keep cranking until the battery is dead. 2  To prevent sulfation always fully charge a battery after heavy use. 3  Once sulfation begins the battery life will be diminished. 4  Put your battery on a charger if it is not going to be used for several weeks.