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Lithium AA-size cells for Navy mine applications. 1. Selection and test plan. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5313137
As part of an effort to reduce Navy battery procurement problems, a program has been developed to standardize battery chemistries and cell sizes. Currently, several mercury-based cells are being used in mine batteries; however, they have limited energy and power densities and present uncertain long-term availability and disposal issues. The lithium/thionyl chloride electrochemical technology is being considered as a long-term solution to these problems. This report describes the surveillance effort that gave rise to selection of AA-size lithium thionyl chloride cells for mine battery development. A test plan to verify this choice and to identify potential cell or battery production and performance problems is also provided. Lithium/thionyl chloride, Lithium, Battery, Mercury-based cells.
Research Organization:
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Silver Spring, MD (United States). Dahlgren Div.
OSTI ID:
5313137
Report Number(s):
AD-A-273939/9/XAB; NSWCDD/TR--92/210
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English