An evaluation of potentially useful separator materials for nickel--cadmium (Ni--Cd) satellite batteries. Final report

Technical Report · Tue Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1974

OSTI ID:7227137

Baker, H A; Toner, S D; Cuthrell, W F

An evaluation intended to determine the potential suitability and probable efficacy of a group of separator materials for use in nickel--cadmium (Ni--Cd) satellite batteries was carried out. These results were obtained using test procedures established in an earlier evaluation of other separator materials, some of which were used in experimental battery cells subjected to simulated use conditions. The properties that appear to be most important are high electrolyte absorptivity, good electrolyte retention, low specific resistivity, rapid wettability and low resistance to air permeation. Wicking characteristics and wet-out time seem to be more important with respect to the initial filling of the battery with the electrolyte. (GRA)

• Research Organization: National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7227137
• Report Number(s): N-75-32597; NASA-CR-143504; COM-75-10618/7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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25 ENERGY STORAGE
250903* -- Energy Storage-- Batteries-- Materials
Components
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BATTERY SEPARATORS
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ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
MATERIALS
METAL-METAL OXIDE BATTERIES
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
POWER SUPPLIES
SATELLITES
SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES