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Rechargeable electrical energy storage device. [metal/halogen]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5147079
An electrical energy storage device comprising at least one cell containing a normally positive electrode at which a halogen is reduced and a normally negative electrode at which a metal is oxidized during an electrical discharge of the storage device is described. The halogen and oxidizable metal components consumed during the electrical discharge of the device are regenerated during an electrical recharging of the storage device, and the halogen component is recovered and converted to a halogen hydrate for storage in the system. 5 figures.
Assignee:
Energy Development Associates
Patent Number(s):
US 4072540
OSTI ID:
5147079
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English