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Rechargeable galvanic cell and electrolyte therefor-II. [Zn anode, aqueous electrolyte containing soluble Zn and quaternary ammonium compound]

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OSTI ID:7290817
A rechargeable galvanic cell includes a zinc anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte comprises an aqueous solution containing soluble zinc and a quaternary ammonium compound in an amount sufficient to suppress formation of dendrites on the zinc anode during charging of the cell, the amount being a concentration of the quaternary ammonium compound in the electrolyte within the range of from about 5 x 10/sup -4/ molar to about 5 x 10/sup -1/ molar.
Assignee:
Union Carbide Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 3944430
OSTI ID:
7290817
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English