Electrode structures and electrodes therefrom for use in electrolytic cells or batteries. [Zn--halogen cell]

Patent · Tue Jan 16 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:6366792

Jenkins, J M

A rechargeable zinc--halogen cell is disclosed, together with a carbon electrode structure, an electrode including at least two of the electrode structures, and a metal electrode, all of which may be used with the zinc--halogen cell. The electrode structure has a substrate of anodizable metal of Groups IV(A) and V(A) of the Periodic Table, and this substrate has a permanent coating of porous carbon. At least two of these structures are used to make up a halogen storage electrode. The metal electrode comprises a substrate of anodizable metal of Groups IV(A) and V(A) of the Periodic Table of open mesh coated with zinc or a zinc-containing alloy or salt. The rechargeable zinc--halogen cell utilizes halogens of chlorine, iodine, or bromine, and may use the electrodes described above.

• Assignee: Unigate, Ltd.
• Patent Number(s): US 4135039
• OSTI ID: 6366792
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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