Discharge characteristics of lithium/copper oxide ``D`` cells (SAFT No. LCH20); Development report
This report presents data which was generated during a series of discharge tests performed on Lithium/Copper Oxide (LiCuO) ``D`` cells manufactured by SAFT, Poitiers, France. The discharge tests were run using three different resistive load sequences at four different temperatures. The tests generated data which demonstrated the limitations of the effectiveness of the crimp seal used in the closure of the cell during its manufacturing cycle. Graphs depicting discharge curves (data on voltage versus time) are presented in this report. Test results indicate that the cells perform best in moderate temperature. The higher temperatures (greater than 40{degree}C) tend to cause excessive leakage at the crimp seal as well as some degradation in cell voltage at all load conditions. Lower temperatures (below 0{degree}C) have more of an effect on the cells` ability to deliver rated capacity than on the rate of current drain. 11 figs., 5 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co., Largo, FL (United States). Neutron Devices Dept.; General Electric Co., Largo, FL (USA). Neutron Devices Dept.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00656
- OSTI ID:
- 719867
- Report Number(s):
- GEPP-DR--1132; ON: TI89021184
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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