A Magnesium Anode, Seawater/Acid/Catholyte Electrode Utilizing a Palladium and Iridium Carbon Paper Cathode Electrochemical System

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved magnesium semi-fuel cell which has a magnesium anode, a seawater/catholyte electrolyte, preferably containing acid to solubilize solid precipitates, and an electrocatalyst composed of palladium and iridium catalyzed onto carbon paper. The acid added to the electrolyte is preferably selected from the group consisting of sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, acetic acid and mixtures thereof.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 28, 2000
Accession Number
ADD019772

Entities

People

  • Eric G. Dow
  • Maria G. Medeiros
  • Russell R. Bessette

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acetic Acid
  • Acids
  • Cells
  • Current Density
  • Electrocatalysts
  • Electrodes
  • Electrolytes
  • Fuel Cells
  • Hydrochloric Acid
  • Hydrogen
  • Inventions
  • Magnesium
  • Magnesium Hydroxide
  • Palladium
  • Phosphoric Acids
  • Precipitates
  • Rocket Oxidizers

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry
  • Materials science

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics