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Molten salt electrochemical systems for battery applications. [Patent: Al/AlCl/sub 3/--NaCl/S or I]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7345875
A molten salt electrochemical system for battery applications is provided comprising aluminum as the anode, positive oxidation states of either iodine or sulfur as the cathode, and a low-melting-point molten mixture of aluminum chloride and alkali chloride disposed between the anode and cathode and in contact with each.
Assignee:
Secretary of the Army
Patent Number(s):
US 3966491
OSTI ID:
7345875
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English