Electrochemical cell with calcium anode

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:863353

Cooper, John F ^[1]; Hosmer, Pamela K ^[2]; Kelly, Benjamin E ^[2]

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1. Castro Valley, CA
2. Tracy, CA

An electrochemical cell comprising a calcium anode and a suitable cathode in an alkaline electrolyte consisting essentially of an aqueous solution of an hydroxide and a chloride. Specifically disclosed is a mechanically rechargeable calcium/air fuel cell with an aqueous NaOH/NaCl electrolyte.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4154903
• OSTI ID: 863353
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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anode
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alkaline
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consisting
essentially
aqueous
solution
hydroxide
chloride
specifically
disclosed
mechanically
rechargeable
air
fuel
naoh
nacl
fuel cell
alkaline electrolyte
specifically disclosed
air fuel
consisting essentially
electrochemical cell
aqueous solution
cell comprising
suitable cathode
calcium anode
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