Cathode structure for sodium sulphur cells. [metal matrix]

Patent · Tue Oct 31 00:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:6451452

Robinson, G

In a sodium--sulfur cell having a cathodic region containing sulfur/polysulfides forming a cathodic reactant between a solid electrolyte and a cathode current collector, the electronically conductive matrix containing the cathode reactant is formed of a porous metal structure, preferably metal fibers, coated with graphite or carbon to form an electronically conductive protective coating.

• Assignee: Chloride Silent Power Ltd.
• Patent Number(s): US 4123596
• OSTI ID: 6451452
• Resource Relation: Patent Priority Date: Priority date 2 Mar 1977, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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