INVESTIGATION OF HYDRAZINE-AIR FUEL CELL SYSTEMS

Abstract

In the fourth quarter, new materials for anode and separator were investigated, and experiments were carried out to optimize the treatment of anode with catalyst poisons (sulfur ion), and the catalyst loading for NH3 oxidation. Full cell testing (3 x 3 in.) again revealed the significant improvement in performance of both the hydrazine anode and also of the combined cathode imparted by sulfur ion poisoning. Very active non-noble-metal catalysts such as Ni-B, Co-B and Ni-P can be used if the electrode is properly poisoned. Generally, these catalysts give very active potentials but low fuel efficiencies by excess decomposition of hydrazine fuel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0821481

Entities

People

  • Bernard P. Sullivan
  • John O. Smith
  • Seigo Matsuda

Organizations

  • Monsanto

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Catalysts
  • Catalytic Oxidation
  • Cells
  • Contractors
  • Decomposition
  • Efficiency
  • Electrodes
  • Electrolytes
  • Fuel Cells
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Hydrazines
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • New Jersey
  • Oxidation

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Geochemistry
  • Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology