Research on Electrochemical Energy Conversion Systems

Abstract

The research concerns electrochemical energy conversion systems. The investigation of the corrosion characteristics of fuel-cell electrolytes considered materials of construction for use in phosphoric acid as well as electrolytes alternative to phosphoric acid. Tantalum coatings are being studied for use in phosphoric acid and poly-phosphates are being considered as suitable electrolytes without the corrosivity of phosphoric acid. The use of organic electrolytes such as gamma-butyrolactone solutions of lithium perchlorate appears feasible on a qualitative basis from some preliminary experiments on the anodic oxidation of propane.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0750152

Entities

People

  • Alane A. Adams
  • Robert T. Foley

Organizations

  • American University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Alkali Metals
  • Cells
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Construction
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Electrolytes
  • Energy
  • Energy Conversion
  • Fuel Cells
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Materials
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Perchlorates
  • Phosphoric Acids

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology