High expansion, lithium corrosion resistant sealing glasses

Patent · Tue May 14 00:00:00 EDT 1991

OSTI ID:5933478

Brow, R K; Watkins, R D

This patent describes glass compositions containing CaO, Al{sub 2}O{sub 3},B{sub 2}O{sub 3}, SrO and BaO in various combinations of mole %. These compositions are capable of forming stable glass-to-metal seals with pin materials of 446 Stainless Steel and Alloy-52 rather than molybdenum, for use in harsh chemical environments, specifically in lithium batteries.

• Assignee: US DOE, Washington, DC (USA)
• Patent Number(s): A; US 5015530
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-146560
• OSTI ID: 5933478
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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