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APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING HEAT INTO ELECTRICITY

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4126442

This patent shows an apparatus for converting heat to electricity. It includes a galvanic cell having an anodic metal anode, a fused salt electrolyte, and a hydrogen cathode having a diffusible metal barrier of silver-- palladium alloy covered with sputtered iron on the side next to the fused electrolyte. Also shown is a regenerator for regenerating metal hydride produced by the galvanic cell into hydrogen gas and anodic metal, both of which are recycled. (AEC)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-005983
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3119723
OSTI ID:
4126442
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English