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Design and fabrication of silver--hydrogen cells. [20 Ah]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7138221

The design and fabrication of silver--hydrogen secondary cells capable of delivering higher energy densities than comparable nickel--cadmium and nickel--hydrogen cells and relatively high cycle life is presented. An experimental task utilizing single electrode pairs for the optimization of the individual electrode components, the preparation of a design for light-weight 20-Ah cells, and the fabrication of four 20-Ah cells in heavy wall test housing containing electrode stacks of the lightweight design are described. The design approach is based on the use of a single cylindrical self-contained cell with a stacked disc sequence of electrodes. The electrode stack design is based on the use of NASA- Astropower Separator Material, PPF fuel cell anodes, an intercell electrolyte reservoir concept, and sintered silver electrodes. Results of performance tests are given. (auth)

Research Organization:
Energy Research Corp., Bethel, Conn. (USA)
OSTI ID:
7138221
Report Number(s):
N-75-33496; NASA-CR-134878
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English