MERCURY CELL BATTERY INVESTIGATION.

Abstract

A study of methods and apparatus to accurately determine the volume of gas generated during chemical reactivity rate studies was begun. Inconsistencies were experienced during initial tests, but equipment has been designed which will provide accurate gas volume measurements. An exploratory research cell has been designed, constructed and used with good success. A rigid, pellet type reference electrode was developed for use with this cell. This combination allows rapid determinations of cell electrode parameters. Initial discharge and charge rate determinations were made with both negative electrodes and positive electroda study of the chemical reactivity rate between zinc and electrolyte containing inhibitors was initiated. The methods to be used for determination of separator degradation in the Separator Study phase are presented. The design and use of two experi mental test vehicles is discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 15, 1961
Accession Number
AD0418099

Entities

People

  • J.m. Booe
  • R.e. Ralston

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Battery Chargers
  • Degradation
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Electrodes
  • Electrolytes
  • Inhibitors
  • Measurement
  • Mercury Batteries
  • Reactivities
  • Separators
  • Test Vehicles
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Plasma Physics.