Differential Scanning Calorimetry Studies of Some Electrolyte Systems Pertinent to Thermal Batteries.

Abstract

The thermal behavior of some electrolyte systems which are potentially useful in thermal batteries has been investigated by differential scanning calorimetry. The reactivity of calcium metal in molten nitrates and thiocyanates has been studied. The nitrate systems are the most promising. It has been found that a passivating layer of calcium oxide is formed on the metal in molten nitrates; this layer can be broken down in a controllable manner by the addition of Lux-Flood acids or alkali halides to the nitrates. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA052139

Entities

People

  • Aaron N. Fletcher
  • Dwight A. Fine

Organizations

  • Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Absorption Spectra
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Chlorides
  • Compound Semiconductors
  • Decomposition
  • Electrolytes
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Mixtures
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Potassium
  • Thermal Batteries

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry
  • Materials science

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.