Accession Number:

ADA021748

Title:

High Energy Density Pelletized Aluminum Chloride Thermal Batteries.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Aug 74-Jan 76,

Corporate Author:

FRANK J SEILER RESEARCH LAB UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY COLO

Personal Author(s):

• Hussey,Charles L.
• Erbacher,John K.
• King,Lowell A.

Report Date:

1976-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

46.0

Abstract:

Single cell pelletized thermal batteries using electrolytes of molten aluminum chloride-sodium chloride mixtures are described. Anodes were made of aluminum, lithium, or aluminum-lithium alloys. A variety of cathodes was employed, including a transition metal oxides, halides, and sulfatesgraphite or metal powder, b halogengraphite, c organic oxidantsgraphite, d chalcogengraphite, e intercalcate compoundsgraphite, f alkali salts, peroxydisulfate salts, hypochlorite saltsgraphite. Constant load and constant current discharge behaviors are discussed.

Descriptors:

• *CATHODES
• *THERMAL BATTERIES
• PERFORMANCE TESTS
• ELECTRIC CURRENT
• BATTERY COMPONENTS
• ANODES
• PRIMARY BATTERIES

Subject Categories:

• Physical Chemistry
• Electrochemical Energy Storage

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE