Sodium Gallium Oxide Electrolyte Additive for Aluminum Anode Activation
Abstract
An additive for an aluminum-based semi-fuel cell system includes a combination of components including gallium, oxygen, and a sodium component dissolvable an alkaline electrolyte solution such as seawater and sodium hydroxide. These components form sodium gallium oxide and prevent or reduce formation of an oxide layer on a surface of an aluminum anode in the alkaline electrolyte of the semi-fuel cell system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADD020011
Entities
People
- Louis G. Carreiro
- Steven P. Tucker
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy