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Electrochemically stable electrolytes

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OSTI ID:321261
This invention relates generally to inorganic ionic liquids which function as electrolytes and do not crystallize at ambient temperature. More specifically, this invention is directed to quasi-salt inorganic ionic liquids which comprise the reaction product of a strong Lewis acid with an inorganic halide-donating molecule. This invention is further directed to quasi-salt inorganic ionic liquid mixtures which comprise combinations of electrolyte additives and quasi-salt inorganic ionic liquids. These quasi-salt inorganic ionic liquid mixtures are useful electrolytes. 16 figs.
Research Organization:
Arizona State University
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG03-93ER14378
Assignee:
Arizona Board of Regents, Tempe, AZ (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,855,809/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-748,008
OSTI ID:
321261
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English