Accession Number:

AD0670968

Title:

MAGNESIUM/MAGNESIUM PERCHLORATE/MANGANESE DIOXIDE BATTERIES FOR FIELD RADIO APPLICATIONS.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Nov 66-Feb 68,

Corporate Author:

EAGLE-PICHER INDUSTRIES INC JOPLIN MO COUPLES DEPT

Personal Author(s):

• Cupp,Earl B.

Report Date:

1968-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

98.0

Abstract:

The report describes the significant accomplishments made toward meeting the design goals for the Type 62 battery. The design effort directed toward lighter battery weight, nonspill features, activated storage and control of battery expansion are described in detail. The report concludes with the testing of a final 6.5 pound battery design which should meet the requirements for the Type 62 battery. Author

Descriptors:

• *WET CELLS
• *PRIMARY BATTERIES
• ELECTRODES
• MAGNESIUM
• MANGANESE COMPOUNDS
• DIOXIDES
• MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS
• PERCHLORATES
• ELECTROLYTES
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• THERMAL PROPERTIES
• LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)
• ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS
• TRANSMITTER RECEIVERS
• POWER SUPPLIES

Subject Categories:

• Electrochemical Energy Storage

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE