High Energy Density Pelletized Aluminum Chloride Thermal Batteries: Part II. Cathode Screening.

Abstract

Pelletized single cell experiments have been conducted to develop a family of potential cathode for a new, low temperature thermal battery system. The cells utilize a 60.2 a/o lithium-aluminum alloy anode and a molten salt electrolyte of NaC1-saturated A1C13. They operate at temperatures between 175 and 250 C. A total of 40 sulfides, oxides, and halides were evaluated and compared to the molybdenum (V) chloride and copper (II) chloride cathodes previously studied. Of this group, three halides, WC16, FeC13, and TeC14, exhibited long discharge lifetimes, high available energy density, and high voltages under load. Various brands of graphite, acetylene black, and various types of metallic current collectors also were evaluated for performance enhancement. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA043659

Entities

People

  • Charles L. Hussey
  • John C. Nardi
  • John K. Erbacher

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acetylenes
  • Air Force
  • Alkynes
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Energy
  • Fabrication
  • Graphitic Materials
  • High Energy
  • Materials
  • Metal Oxides
  • Metals
  • Oxides
  • Thermal Batteries
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.