MERCURY CELL BATTERY INVESTIGATION

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Abstract:

IMPROVEMENTS WERE MADE IN THE APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE VOLUME OF GAS GENERATED DURING CHEMICAL REACTIVITY RATE STUDIES. Preliminary specimens of the liquid anode retaining member were produced. The use of Pd in the Ag-HgO positive electrode effected a pronounced change in the behavior of this electrode. During the charging operation a more uniform voltage was maintained. Charge and discharge experiments continued. Discharge rates up to 2000 masq in. were achieved at room temperature under uninhibited conditions for the negative electrode. The permissable charge rate on the positive electrode was the limiting process. Preliminary charge and discharge data were obtained at 32 F. Considerable preliminary data was obtained on electrode separator materials. The effect of selenite in the electrolyte was studied from the standpoint of charge and discharge reactions. Cycle test data was obtained. Author

Author(s):
Booe, J. M. ; Ralston, R. E.
Author Organization(s):
MALLORY (P R) AND CO INC INDIANAPOLIS IND
Descriptive Note:
Quarterly technical progress rept. no. 2, 16 Mar-15 Jun 62.
Annotation:
MERCURY CELL BATTERY STUDIES OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE DESIGN CRITERIA FOR LONG LIFE, LIGHT-WEIGHT SECONDARY BATTERIES FOR MILITARY AEROSPACE APPLICATION THROUGH INVESTIGATION OF THE ZN/KOH/HG O-AG ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEM.
Pagination:
0028

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
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Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 33(657)-7706
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Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ALKALINE BATTERIES, *ELECTROLYTIC CELLS, *MERCURY, *POWER SUPPLIES, *STORAGE BATTERIES, ADDITIVES, ANODES(ELECTROLYTIC CELL), BATTERY SEPARATORS, CATHODES(ELECTROLYTIC CELL), ELECTROCHEMISTRY, ELECTRODES, ELECTROLYTES, HYDROXIDES, MATERIALS, MERCURY COMPOUNDS, OXIDES, PLASTICS, POTASSIUM COMPOUNDS, ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, SELENIUM, SELENIUM COMPOUNDS, SILVER, ZINC
Report Date:
1962 Jun 15