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Shock-activated electrochemical power supplies

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7075354
A shock-activated electrochemical power supply is provided which is initiated extremely rapidly and which has a long shelf life. Electrochemical power supplies of this invention are initiated much faster than conventional thermal batteries. Power supplies of this invention comprise an inactive electrolyte and means for generating a high-pressure shock wave such that the shock wave is propagated through the electrolytes rendering the electrolyte electrochemically active. 2 figs.
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 4783382; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-039853
OSTI ID:
7075354
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English