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Electrochemical power-producing cell. [Li/Se]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7334826
An electrochemical power-producing cell including a molten lithium metal anode, a molten selenium metal cathode, a paste electrolyte separating the anode from the cathode, an anode current collector, and a single layer of niobium expanded metal formed in corrugated shape as cathode current collector is described. In addition, means are provided for sealing the anode and the cathode from loss of lithium and selenium, respectively, and an insulator is provided between the anode housing and the paste electrolyte disk.
Assignee:
Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3666560
OSTI ID:
7334826
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English