INVESTIGATIONS LEADING TO THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF MAGNESIUM/MAGNESIUM PERCHLORATE BATTERIES.

Abstract

The report describes the significant accomplishments made on the research and development of magnesium/ magnesium perchlorate batteries. Data are presented concerning electrical characteristics from -40F to +125F of magnesium/mercuric oxide six-cell batteries at low, medium and high rates. The variation of freezing point depression within the concentration range of 1 N. to 6 N. magnesium perchlorate was determined experimentally. Preliminary tests on manganese dioxide cathodes showed promise that further development can produce low cost cathodes with the same or better energy output as the costly mercuric oxide depolarizer. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1966
Accession Number
AD0630640

Entities

People

  • James R. Sharpe

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Depression
  • Elements
  • Freezing
  • Magnesium
  • Manganese
  • Metals
  • Perchlorates

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  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.