A THIN-PLATE BATTERY.

Abstract

Initial investigations utilized the single cell as the test vehicle. Tests, with a few exceptions, were conducted on either the Mg/KCNS in NH3/m-DNB+C or Mg/NH4SCN in NH3/mDNB+C system. Cell performance was affected grossly by component-fabrication procedures. Volatilization of m-DNB is directly related to these procedures and is a leading factor in performance degradation. Other factors of significance are current density, electrolytic solution concentration, and cell thickness and weight. A pronounced change in cell performance was obtained through the salt selection in the electrolytic solution. Preliminary studies of fixture-tested, multiple-cell units revealed an electrolytic solution feeding problem which was overcome by increased intercell spacing and grooving. Several packaging and component-fabrication techniques applicable to encapsulated unit production were evaluated. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 1963
Accession Number
AD0430538

Entities

People

  • H. H. Titus
  • J. Smit
  • R. T. Foley

Organizations

  • Melpar

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Current Density
  • Degradation
  • Fabrication
  • Grooving
  • Packaging
  • Physical Properties
  • Production
  • Test Vehicles
  • Thickness
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Mathematics or Statistics

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster