HIGH-CAPACITY MAGNESIUM BATTERIES
Abstract
Work continued on the high-capacity magnesium battery program. Data are present which show the low-temperature characteristics of magnesium perchlorate-mercuric oxide and cupric oxide reserve cells at ambient temperatures down to -58 F. Capacity data for three cell batteries are also included. Data from mercuric oxide cell studies conducted to evaluate the use of a titanium cathode grid are summarized. Low-temperature capacity data for magnesium-magnesium perchlorate-manganese dioxide A-cells and 6-cell batteries discharged at -20 F are presented. Results from magnesium anode efficiency studies are summarized for pure magnesium and AZ-21X1 alloy over a current density range of 0.09 to 10.9 ma/sq. cm. A correlation of the efficiency data with magnesium corrosion film studies is also presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 31, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0284473
Entities
People
- G. S. Lozier
- R. J. Ryan