Advanced Thermal Batteries.

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Abstract:

The feasibility of building thermal batteries with cells composed of an anode of LiAl alloy, a cathode of a heavy metal chloride and a NaAlCl4 electrolyte has been demonstrated. Engineering research is now being done to further characterize and improve this battery system. A commercial source of NaAlCl4 has been tested and found to be quite satisfactory for the preparation of battery materials. Various lithium alloys viz., 20 wo LiAl, 40 wo LiAl, and LiSi have been characterized and found to be alternate anode materials. The relative amount and nature of the binder or antiflow agent present in the electrolyte powders has been investigated.

Author(s):
Ryan, David M.
Author Organization(s):
EUREKA CO BLOOMINGTON IL EUREKA ADVANCE SCIENCE DIV
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept. Sep 77-Sep 78,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA068889
Pagination:
0105

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFAPL-TR-78-114
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F33615-77-C-3147
Task Number(s):
22
Project Number(s):
3145
Monitor Series:
TR-78-114
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*THERMAL BATTERIES, PARTICLE SIZE, ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS, ALUMINUM ALLOYS, ACID BASE EQUILIBRIUM, TEST METHODS, FABRICATION, ELECTROCHEMISTRY, CATHODES, CHLORIDES, ELECTROLYTES, REPRODUCIBILITY, ANODES, LITHIUM ALLOYS, SODIUM COMPOUNDS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrochemical Energy Storage
Keyword(s):
Freon, PE62203F, WUAFAPL31452285
Report Date:
1978 Dec 01