SILVER MIGRATION AND TRANSPORT MECHANISM STUDIES IN SILVER OXIDE-ZINC BATTERIES.

Abstract

The applicability of Fick's law of diffusion to the diffusion of hydroxide and zincate ions through a cellophane membrane has been studied and verified. The effect of surfactants on the type of zinc deposit obtained when zinc is electroplated from a zincate solution has been studied over a range of current densities and zincate concentrations. These surfactants have also been incorporated in the zinc electrode. A few of these surfactants appear to improve the cycle life characteristics of the zinc electrode. However, when incorporated in the electrolyte they seem to afford no improvement in cycle life at higher current densities. The decomposition of Ag20 in KOH solutions has been followed and the effect of added materials on this process has been noted. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0605684

Entities

People

  • T. P. Dirkse

Organizations

  • Calvin University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cellophane
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Composite Materials
  • Current Density
  • Decomposition
  • Diffusion
  • Electrodes
  • Electrolytes
  • Films
  • Hydroxides
  • Materials
  • Membranes
  • Migration
  • Oxides
  • Silver Oxides
  • Surface Active Substances

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.