Multifunctional Explosive Battery (MEB) Study

Abstract

The feasibility of a multifunctional explosive battery was established by the detonation of metal-cased cells which had previously been discharged to supply electrical power. These batteries were based on the lithium-copper hydroxyfluoride electrochemical system with an electrolyte of nitromethane, ethylene carbonate, lithium perchlorate, and aluminum chloride. The electrolyte was the explosive component in the cell and comprised less than 25 percent of the cell weight. A problem of limited compatibility exists between the lithium anode and the combination of nitromethane and lithium perchlorate in the electrolyte. Sufficient stability to complete testing was obtained by proper selection of electrolyte additives.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0889194

Entities

People

  • F. F. Stucki
  • H. F. Bauman
  • J. E. Chilton
  • T. Troendle

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Assembly
  • Carbonate Esters
  • Controlled Atmospheres
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Fabrication
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Resistance
  • Separators
  • Stainless Steel
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.