A Low Temperature Miniature Automatically Activated Magnesium Battery.
Abstract
The report covers the development of a magnesium automatically-activated battery. The battery is intended to supply power for expendable electronic devices. The specification highlights include a 10 minute yield at 30 watts from a 10 cubic inch battery in -40 to +125F ambients and at 40,000 ft. altitude. The goals and the approach in a two phase program are presented. Included are the results of both evaluations conducted under the contract. In the preliminary design phase, the battery evolved from a 100% mercury oxide concept to a 50-50 manganese-dioxide-mercury oxide unit. The operation of this gas generator activated battery is explained and the development program is outlined. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0727066
Entities
People
- E. P. Broglio