Studies of the lithium/benzoyl chloride cell system
A lithium cell system employing benzoyl chloride as solvent and cathode active material, and lithium tetrachloroaluminate as electrolyte, has been investigated. Cell discharge characteristics were found to be affected principally by the type of carbon used in cathode fabrication. Lithium was found to be rather stable in benzoyl chloride over a period of several months, presumably due to the formation of a protective coating on the lithium surface. In solutions of benzoyl chloride in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, however, lithium was observed to be unstable, completely corroding in three to four hours. No such reaction was observed in propylene carbonate/benzoyl chloride solutions, suggesting possible use of propylene carbonate as a cosolvent in this system.
- Research Organization:
- Chemistry Department, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
- OSTI ID:
- 6288781
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-831086-
- Journal Information:
- Proc. - Electrochem. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc. - Electrochem. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 84-1; ISSN PESOD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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