Structural frame for a solid polymer electrolyte electrochemical cell

Patent · Tue May 19 04:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:6520194

Beaver, R N; Morris, G J.E.; Dang, H D; Pimlott, J R

This patent describes a structural frame adapted for use in an electrolytic cell comprising: an organic plastic member with horizontally and vertically spaced-apart shoulders protruding outwardly from opposing generally coplanar first and second surfaces of the plastic member; at least one electrically conductive insert extending from an exterior face of a shoulder on the first surface of the plastic member, through the plastic member, to an exterior face of a shoulder on the second surface of the plastic member, wherein each of the shoulders annularly encircle and support the insert; and an electrically conductive, substantially completely hydraulically impermeable second cover resistant to the corrosive effects of electrolyte matingly contacted with the second surface of the plastic member and adapted to minimize contact between the electrolyte and the plastic member within the cell.

• Assignee: Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI
• Patent Number(s): US 4666579
• OSTI ID: 6520194
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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