RECHARGEABLE METAL-AIR CELL

Abstract

Preliminary design calculations indicate potential energy densities of the following ranges for operating cells: Lead-air, 30-33 watthours/pound; Cadmium-air, 35-45 watthours/pound; Zinc-air, 30-60 watthours/pound. Principal technical problems associated with the battery systems under study are: Obtaining maximum anode utilization in terms of ampere-hours per square foot of electrode geometric surface area during successive charge-discharge cycling; Control of corrosion of the cathode (air electrode), particularly during the charge portion of the charge-discharge cycle; Control of gases generated during the charge and discharge portions of the charge-discharge cycle.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0824467

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  • C. E. Kent
  • E. G. Siwek

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  • General Electric

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