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Molten salt battery having inorganic paper separator

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5261849
A high-temperature secondary battery comprises an anode containing lithium, a cathode containing a chalcogen or chalcogenide, a molten salt electrolyte containing lithium ions, and a separator comprising a porous sheet comprising a homogenous mixture of 2 to 20 wt percent chrysotile asbestos fibers and the remainder inorganic material nonreactive with the battery components. The nonreactive material is present as fibers, powder, or a fiber-powder mixture. 1 figure, 3 tables.
Assignee:
Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 4057678
OSTI ID:
5261849
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English