Lithium-Thionyl Chloride Cell System Safety Hazard Analysis.

Abstract

This system safety analysis for the lithium thionyl chloride cell is a critical review of the technical literature pertaining to cell safety and draws conclusions and makes recommendations based on this data. The thermodynamics and kinetics of the electrochemical reactions occurring during discharge are discussed with particular attention given to unstable SOCl2 reduction intermediates. Potentially hazardous reactions between the various cell components and discharge products or impurities that could occur during electrical or thermal abuse are described and the most hazardous conditions and reactions identified. Design factors influencing the safety of Li/SOCl2 cells, shipping and disposal methods and the toxicity of Li/SOCl2 battery components are additional safety issues that are also addressed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA157089

Entities

People

  • F. W. Dampier

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Battery Components
  • Cells
  • Cellular Structures
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Electrochemical Cells
  • Electrodes
  • Energy
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Lithium Compounds
  • Materials
  • Organic Compounds
  • Short Circuits
  • Specific Heat
  • Thermodynamics
  • Transition Temperature

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design