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Hermetically sealed alkali metal battery container

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7288732
The invention is embodied in a hermetically sealed alkali metal battery container. Two opposed outer metallic casings are hermetically sealed to a ceramic ring which supports an inner casing of a solid alkali ion-conductive material. The hermetic seal is accomplished by means of annular ridges on metal rings associated with the two outer casings and a pair of washers interposed between the annular ridges and respective top and bottom surfaces of the ceramic ring. 2 figures.
Assignee:
Ford Motor Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4049889
OSTI ID:
7288732
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English