Sealed Lithium Inorganic Electrolyte Cell.
Abstract
Most of the work was done with the components or subassemblies intended for use in wound electrode structures, i.e. the cells designed for a high rate of discharge, although the Laboratories' models and the low rate cells were used on occasions as the test vehicles in the evaluation of performance parameters of this electrochemical system. The report is arranged chronologically, presenting the characteristics of the system, followed by the design, testing and evaluation of finished, sealed D size cells. The rate capability of the cell was established, along with the side effects of discharge at extreme rates such as the thermal runaway, gassing at the end of discharge, etc. Protective devices were developed and tested, preventing the discharge at excessive rates (fuses) or opening the cell to the atmosphere (venting) before it reaches critical pressure and temperature that leads to explosion. The procedures were developed for a computer aided design and optimization of electrode structures, enabling the construction of D cell exceeding the energy density of 500 Wh/kg and 17 Wh/cu in.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA039336
Entities
People
- A. Lombardi
- N. Marincic