Lithium-Organic Electrolyte Batteries for Sensor and Communications Equipment
Abstract
Lithium-organic electrolyte cells and batteries were developed and fabricated for use in powering sensor and communications equipment. During the initial phase of the contract, the effort resulted in the development of a lithium disc cell design, employing vanadium pentoxide as the cathode material. Cell corrosion problems causing random failures and preventing battery delivery to ECOM are discussed. A battery safety study was also conducted. The second contract phase centered on the fabrication of lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries in the 15 volt BA-5386( )/U configuration for Radio Set AN/PRC-25 and -77 and other electronics applications. Incorporation of a safety venting system (Tefzel rupture disc) in the cell design and the conducting of a safety program comprised a significant portion of contract effort. Cell leakage through the non-hermetic seal and corrosion problems which precluded delivery of batteries are discussed. Battery test results and post mortem analyses are included.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA020143
Entities
Organizations
- Honeywell International, Inc.