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Nonaqueous electrochemical cell

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6930110
A non-aqueous cell is comprised of an active metal anode, such as lithium, a liquid cathode-electrolyte comprising a solute dissolved in a solvent which is an oxyhalide of an element of group V or group VI of the periodic table and wherein elemental sulfur or a sulfur compound is incorporated into the cathode electrolyte so as to substantially eliminate initial voltage delay of the cell during discharge.
Assignee:
Union Carbide Corp
Patent Number(s):
US 4218523
OSTI ID:
6930110
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English