Lithium Cell Reactions.
Abstract
The objectives of Part 1 of this program were to (i) investigate reactions occurring in the Li/SOCl2 cell for a range of specified test conditions and (ii) to perform analyses to identify reactants, intermediates and products generated by the chemical and electrochemical reactions occuring in the cell and to assess their impact upon safety and performance. The stoichiometry of the SOCl2 reduction reaction was investigated in 0.6 Ahr prototype cells by extracting the cells five times with pure SOCl2, after discharge then analyzing the combined extracts for SO2 by quantitative IR spectroscopy. The cells had high electrolyte-to-carbon mass ratios comparable to those in commercial cells. The multiple SOCl2 extraction procedure was developed to recover the SO2 discharge product adsorbed on the high surface area carbon electrode. Originator supplied Keywords include: Batteries, Lithium batteries, Primary batteries, Thionyl chloride batteries, Electrochemical reactions, and Non rechargeable batteries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA154429
Entities
People
- A. Lombardi
- D. Batson
- F. Dampier
- R. Mcdonald
- William W. Clark