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Studies on the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of Zr-based Laves phase metal hydride electrodes

Conference ·
OSTI ID:549366
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  1. Univ. of Wollongong, New South Wales (Australia). Inst. for Materials Technology and Mfg.
The impedance spectra of Zr(V{sub 0.4}Ni{sub 0.6}){sub 2}, Zr(V{sub 0.2}Mn{sub 0.2}Ni{sub 0.6}){sub 2}, Zr(V{sub 0.2}Mn{sub 0.2}Ni{sub 0.55}Si{sub 0.05}){sub 2} alloys have been investigated. An equivalent circuit for the reaction of an MH electrode is proposed. The results reveal that: (1) the additions of Mn and Si have significant effects on the reaction resistances of the alloys; (2) Ni powder is an appropriate additive material in the manufacturing process of an MH electrode; (3) the amounts of Ni powder in the alloy electrode also should be considered in the practical utilization.
OSTI ID:
549366
Report Number(s):
CONF-970168--; ISBN 0-7803-3631-3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English