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Characterization of Fe/KClO4 heat powders and pellets.

Journal Article · · Proposed for publication in Journal Power Sources.
OSTI ID:951707

Pellets of Fe/KClO{sub 4} mixtures are used as a heat source for thermally activated ('thermal') batteries. They provide the energy necessary for melting the electrolyte and bringing the battery stack to operating temperature. The effects of morphology of the Fe and the heat-pellet density and composition on both the physical properties (flowability, pelletization, and pellet strength) and the pyrotechnic performance (burn rate and ignition sensitivity) were examined using several commercial sources of Fe.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
951707
Report Number(s):
SAND2005-2192J
Journal Information:
Proposed for publication in Journal Power Sources., Journal Name: Proposed for publication in Journal Power Sources.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English