Oxidation reactions in bipolar Li-SOCl/sub 2/ cells

Conference · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Proc. - Electrochem. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6277783

Carter, B J; Evans, M; Frank, H; Kim, S; Szpak, S; Tsay, F D; Williams, R M

Gas chromatography, atomic absorption analysis, electron spin resonance spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy were used to identify the products formed during oxidation of 1.9M LiCl/2.2M AlCl/sub 3//SOCl/sub 2/ in bipolar Li-SOCl/sub 2/ batteries. SO/sub 2/, Cl/sub 2/, SO/sub 2/Cl/sub 2/, SCl/sub 2/, and S/sub 2/Cl/sub 2/ were identified as products formed during oxidation of the electrolyte at 4.7 to 13 V /SUB Li/ , 25-30/sup 0/C, and a stainless steel or carbon electrode. No safety hazard due to oxidation chemistry in bipolar, reserve Li-SOCl/sub 2/ batteries was identified; however, additional research is required to assure there is no safety hazard.

• Research Organization: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
• OSTI ID: 6277783
• Report Number(s): CONF-831086-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. - Electrochem. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 84-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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