Short-Circuit Formation During NiCd Cell Reversal.

Abstract

The reduction of Cd(OH)2 to cadmium at the nickel electrode in the NiCd cell has been found to compete with the hydrogen evolution reaction during cell reversal. This reduction reaction can lead to internal short circuits as cadmium dendrites bridge the separator. The cadmium metal short circuits are reoxidized when the cell is recharged and do not appear to have a significant short-term effect on cell performance. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 20, 1982
Accession Number
ADA117912

Entities

People

  • Albert H. Zimmerman
  • Peter K. Effa

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

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Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Circuits
  • Corporations
  • Electrochemical Reactions
  • Electrodes
  • Electrolytes
  • Elements
  • Equivalent Circuits
  • Impedance
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Physics
  • Resistance
  • Short Circuits

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  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.