High Energy Density Pelletized Aluminum Chloride Thermal Batteries.
Abstract
Single cell pelletized thermal batteries using electrolytes of molten aluminum chloride-sodium chloride mixtures are described. Anodes were made of aluminum, lithium, or aluminum-lithium alloys. A variety of cathodes was employed, including (a) transition metal oxides, halides, and sulfates/graphite or metal powder, (b) halogen/graphite, (c) organic oxidants/graphite, (d) chalcogen/graphite, (e) intercalcate compounds/graphite, (f) alkali salts, peroxydisulfate salts, hypochlorite salts/graphite. Constant load and constant current discharge behaviors are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA021748
Entities
People
- Charles L. Hussey
- John K. Erbacher
- Lowell A. King
Organizations
- United States Air Force Academy