INVESTIGATIONS LEADING TO THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF MAGNESIUM/MAGNESIUM PERCHLORATE BATTERIES
Abstract
Efficiency was improved by the addition of lithium chromate to the magnesium perchlorate. Studies indicated that the addition of one gram of lithium chromate per 100 ml of electrolyte will increase the anode efficiency in the range of five to fifteen percent. Conductivity studies were carried out and studies indicated that four normal magnesium perchlorate is the most applicable to use. Data has also indicated the higher the normality of electrolyte, the lower the resistance. Effort has been directed during the quarter to perfect a magnesium/magnesium perchlorate battery which would meet the requirements of the AN/PRC-62 specification, when discharged over a temperature range of -40F to +125F. The program was directed toward attaining the optimum performance at - 40F with the minimum number of cells per battery. After this was completed, two units were constructed and discharged at +78F and +125F. Research in relation to positive and negative material was continued to reduce the cost of the battery and to keep its efficiency and reliability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0615342
Entities
People
- James Sharpe