Discharge characteristics of lithium-boron alloy anode in molten salt thermal cells. [Li-B/LiCl-KCl/FeS/sub 2/ depolarizer/Fe]

Technical Report · Sun Mar 30 23:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5694158· OSTI ID:5694158

Szwarc, R.; Walton, R. D.

Thermal cells comprised of Li-B anodes, LiCl-KCl eutectic electrolyte, and one of three depolarizers, CaCrO/sub 4/, Li/sub 2/CrO/sub 4/, or FeS/sub 2/, were investigated. These cells require a separator layer to obviate direct redox reactions between the anode and the cathode. The separator developed for these cells is an electrolyte layer immobilized with MgO. MgO is inert with respect to the anode as well as other cell components. Of the three systems investigated, the Li-B/FeS/sub 2/ combination is most promising for primary thermal batteries, particularly for long-life power designs. 12 figures, 1 table.

• Research Organization: General Electric Co., St. Petersburg, FL (USA). Neutron Devices Dept.
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-04-0656
• OSTI ID: 5694158
• Report Number(s): GEPP-TIS-451
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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