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Procedure to stabilize an iron air battery. [100 Wh/kg, 20 to 40 W/kg, addition of sulfur-containing additive to electrolyte]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7301737
An iron-air battery cell including positive and negative electrodes and an alkaline electrolyte is discussed. The positive electrode contains at least one of the metals cobalt, nickel, and silver. The negative electrode contains an electrochemically active iron. The electrolyte contains a sulphur-containing compound in a concentration of at least about 10 ppM and up to about 1,000 ppM, counted on the weight of the active iron material. 2 figures.
Assignee:
AB Olle Lindstrom
Patent Number(s):
US 4032693
OSTI ID:
7301737
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English