RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADVANCED LABOR ATORY LIQUID METAL REGENERATIVE FUEL CELL.
Abstract
A successful 68-hour seal was produced. All the ceramic materials readily available were in vestigated for chemical compatibility and mechanical strength. This led to the selection of magnesia as a suitable matrix material. In vestigations were also conducted on matrix con figurations to determine the most desirable con figuration for mhanical strength without sacrificing electrical properties. This led to the selection of a matrix with reinforcing ribs. With these tasks completed, work is now underway to adapt the seal configuration and matrix de sign to a three-cell unit. In conjunction with this, studies are underway investigating the liquid metal flow problems associated with a three-cell unit, and single cell testing is pro gressing to demonstrate electrical performance. Preliminary checks of electrochemical properties yielded encouraging results, predicting per formances in the 50 to 100 watts/sq. ft. range. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 09, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0418027
Entities
People
- H.r. Karas
- J.d. Mangus
Organizations
- General Motors