THE DECOMPOSITION OF ARGENTIC AND ARGENTOUS OXIDES IN CONCENTRATED KOH ELECTROLYTE

Abstract

The rate of decomposition of AgO in 40% (1ON) KOH electrolyte was studied at temperatures ranging from 4.4 to 71 C. No decomposition was observed at 4.4 C. After 35 days at 71 C there was complete reduction to Ag2O and metallic silver. The addition of 6.5 - 8.5% ZnO by weight decreases the rate of decomposition of AgO and possibly prevents the decomposition of Ag2O. The decomposition of Ag2O to metallic silver under the conditions studied is thermodynamically feasible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0403777

Entities

People

  • Alexander Wagner
  • F. M. Bowers
  • G. L. Cohen
  • N. R. Berlat

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Body Weight
  • Cathodes
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Containers
  • Decomposition
  • Diffraction
  • Energy
  • Free Energy
  • Materials
  • Silver Oxides
  • Storage
  • Storage Batteries
  • United States
  • X Rays
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.