INVESTIGATION OF HYDRAZINE-AIR FUEL CELL SYSTEMS.
Abstract
During this quarter four tasks were initiated: (1) study of electrode substrate, (2) study of electrolyte, (3) study of catalysts for the hydrazine anode, and (4) investigation of the separator. Results indicated that the varying behavior of the hydrazine anode is best explained by mixed potential concepts. The following conclusions were obtained. (1) Among metals tested, Ag was most favorable as the electrode substrate. (2) Determination of NH3 indicated that the subreaction to form NH3 was taking place simultaneously with the electro-oxidation of hydrazine to water. (3) KOH gave better performance with the hydrazine anode than other caustic electrolytes tested. Further work must be done to substantiate these tentative conclusions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0802416
Entities
People
- Bernard P. Sullivan
- John O. Smith
- Michael T. Lehman
- Sarah P. Brown
- Seigo Matsuda
Organizations
- Monsanto