Post-test analyses of Na/S cells and aqueous batteries

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5093424

Battles, J E; Smaga, J A; Marr, J J

Post-test examinations are conducted at Argonne National Laboratory to obtain quantitative information on electrode morphology, corrosion and degradation of the cell hardware, and mechanisms responsible for existing or future cell failures. These findings are reported to the organizations responsible for the construction of these cells and support their efforts in achieving improved cell performance, cycle life, and reliability. This paper presents results of post-test analyses of recent high-temperature sodium/sulfur cells, and of aqueous lead-acid and nickel/iron batteries. In particular, the relationship between electrode performance and electrode morphology is examined for each of the three battery systems.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 5093424
• Report Number(s): CONF-8509154-2; ON: DE85018441
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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25 ENERGY STORAGE
250902* -- Energy Storage-- Batteries-- Performance & Testing
ELECTRIC BATTERIES
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ELECTRODES
FAILURE MODE ANALYSIS
FAILURES
INSPECTION
IRON-NICKEL BATTERIES
LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
METAL-METAL OXIDE BATTERIES
METAL-NONMETAL BATTERIES
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE TESTING
SODIUM-SULFUR BATTERIES
SYSTEM FAILURE ANALYSIS
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
TESTING