Lithium-Inorganic Electrolyte Batteries.

Abstract

In recent years there has been considerable research and development on ambient temperature, high energy density lithium cells. A particularly promising system is based on thionyl chloride, SOCl2. In this case, SOCl2 serves both as solvent and depolarizer for the cell. D cells have delivered 100 Whr/lb and 40 W/lb at the 2.5 hr rate and, as usual, have delivered higher energy densities at slower discharge rates. The purpose of the present program is to study the feasibility of an all-inorganic electrolyte lithium primary battery operable and storable over the temperature range of -40 F to +160 F. The desired energy density is 150 watt-hours per pound of total battery weight and the desired power density is 50 watts per pound.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA024341

Entities

People

  • David E. Toland
  • Gerhard L. Holleck
  • Joseph R. Driscoll
  • S. Barry Brummer

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chlorides
  • Electrolytes
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • High Energy
  • Primary Batteries

Readers

  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering