DEVELOPMENT OF MAGNESIUM WAFER CELLS
Abstract
The principal failure of magnesium bromide batteries has been the degree of corrosion of the magnesium anode on the contact side that progresses under the cell wrap seal and increases the resistance of the contact or destroys the contact. It has been concluded that the presence of air is causing the anode to be attacked on the contact (non-reactive) side to an excessive degree and that the anode in a flat cell needs complete protection on the non-reactive side. Magnesium perchlorate cathode material seems to intensify the action on the non-reactive side of the anode and there is a strong suggestion that the rubber hydrochloride cell wrap is being degraded by the oxidizing nature of the perchlorate at 160F. causing leakage and the destruction of the batteries stored at 160F.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0666790
Entities
People
- Lloyd W. Eaton