Fabrication and characterization of NASICON ceramic electrolytes. Monthly technical progress report, February 1--February 28, 1979

Technical Report · Wed Feb 28 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:6003536

Gordon, R S

Additional samples of NASICON formed from mechanically mixed powders were formed and sintered to adequate mass density. For such mechanical mixtures, sintered densities were determined as a function of sintering temperature and time. In these studies, particle size distributions were measured to ensure relatively constant powder characteristics. A few preliminary closed one end tubes of polycrystalline NASICON were fabricated, but they have not passed the Ceramatec quality control specifications. NASICON samples are now being tested in a static sodium bath at 400/sup 0/C. In addition, negotiations with Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporation and the General Electric Research and Development Laboratory were completed to set the size of tubes to be delivered for the testing of NASICON electrolyte tubes in sodium--sulfur cells. 11 figures, 4 tables.

• Research Organization: Ceramatic, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EC-78-C-01-5162
• OSTI ID: 6003536
• Report Number(s): COO-5162-5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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