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Molten salt battery having inorganic paper separator

Patent ·
OSTI ID:862959
A high temperature secondary battery comprises an anode containing lithium, a cathode containing a chalcogen or chalcogenide, a molten salt electrolyte containing lithium ions, and a separator comprising a porous sheet comprising a homogenous mixture of 2-20 wt.% chrysotile asbestos fibers and the remainder inorganic material non-reactive with the battery components. The non-reactive material is present as fibers, powder, or a fiber-powder mixture.
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4057678
OSTI ID:
862959
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English