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Cell containing alkali metal anode, cathode and alkali metal-metal-chalcogenide compound solid electrolyte

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6316543
A novel electrochemical cell is disclosed which contains an alkali metal anode, an electrolyte and a chalcogenide cathode wherein the electrolyte is a solid composition containing an electrolytically active amount of one or more compounds having the formula: axbyc2 wherein a is an alkali metal, wherein B is an element selected from the group consisting of boron and aluminum, wherein C is a chalcogen, wherein x and y are each greater than zero and wherein x+3y=4. A preferred compound is LiBS/sub 2/. A preferred cell is one having a lithium-containing anode, a titanium disulfide cathodeactive material cathode and the mentioned electrolyte compound.
Assignee:
Exxon Research and Engineering Co
Patent Number(s):
US 4208474
OSTI ID:
6316543
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English