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Rechargeable aqueous metal--halogen cell. [Zn/Br/sub 2/ or I/sub 2/, electrolyte contains organic halogen complexing additive]

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OSTI ID:5215663
A rechargeable aqueous metal--halogen cell is described which includes a casing, a pair of spaced-apart porous electrode substrates in the casing, a fine-porous separator between the electrode substrates defining a positive and a negative electrode compartment, an electrolytic solution containing a zinc salt selected from the class consisting of zinc bromide, zinc iodide, and mixtures thereof in both compartments, and an organic halogen complexing additive in the electrolytic solution of at least the positive compartment. 4 figures.
Assignee:
General Electric Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4058651
OSTI ID:
5215663
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English