HIGH CAPACITY MAGNESIUM BATTERIES
Abstract
Data is presented which shows the beneficial effects on reserve cell initial voltage characteristics by the addition of silver (I) oxide to the mercuric oxide cathode mix. Watt hour capacity data for a ive-ampere-hour Mg/Mg(ClO4)2/HgO reserve cell is summarized at the thirty minute rate. Data at -4 and -40 F is also included. Conductivity studies of magnesium perchlorate and lithium perchlorate solutions as a function of temperature were carried out over a temperature range of +75 F to -45 F. Anode efficiencies of AZ-21XA magnesium in 2N Mg(ClO4)2 with 1.0 g LiCrO4 and 0.5 g Mg(OH) per liter are summarized for various continuous and intermittent tranceiver type drains. Comparison of discharge characteristics of Mg/Mg(ClO4)2/MnO2 (Type M) and Mg/Mg(ClO4)2/CuO A-size cells with AZ-10 and AZ-21XA magnesium alloy is given. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 31, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0264419
Entities
People
- G.s. Lozier
- R.j. Ryan