Active material for anodes in electrochemical cells and process of manufacture thereof

Anode material consists of coated metal cores made from antimony, bismuth, cadmium, indium, lead, gallium, tin or their alloys. Independent claims are also included for: (A) a process for the production of the anode material comprising producing a suspension or a sol of the metal or alloy core in urotropin; emulsifying the suspension with 5-12C hydrocarbons; precipitating the emulsion on the metal or alloy cores; and converting the metal hydroxide and/or oxyhydroxide into the corresponding oxide by tempering the system; and (B) an electrochemical cell consisting of a cathode, separator, electrolyte and the anode made of the above material.