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US3928076A
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LiCl inhibitor for perchlorate battery
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1974-09-13
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Granted: 1975-12-23
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Expires: 1994-09-13
Abstract
Abstract The efficiency of a cell containing a magnesium anode and an aqueous magnesium perchlorate electrolyte is increased by incorporation of lithium chloride in the electrolyte.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Moser
- 👤 Executrix By Karen Moser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:30
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M6/00; H01M6/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
34 words
A CELL COMPRISING A MAGNESIUM ANODE, A CATHODE AND AN ELECTROLYTE CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AQUEOUS MAGNESIUM PERCHLORATE, WHEREIN THE ELECTROLYTE CONTAINS LITHIUM CHLORIDE IN SUFFICIENT AMOUNT TO INHIBIT THE SELF-DISCHARGE REACTION AT SAID ANODE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
34 words
A CELL COMPRISING A MAGNESIUM ANODE, A CATHODE AND AN ELECTROLYTE CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AQUEOUS MAGNESIUM PERCHLORATE, WHEREIN THE ELECTROLYTE CONTAINS LITHIUM CHLORIDE IN SUFFICIENT AMOUNT TO INHIBIT THE SELF-DISCHARGE REACTION AT SAID ANODE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A cell according to claim 1, wherein the cathode consists essentially of manganese dioxide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A cell according to claim 2, wherein the electrolyte additionally contains calcium perchlorate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cell according to claim 3, wherein the electrolyte has the following composition: 3.5 normal magnesium perchlorate 1.5 normal calcium perchlorate 0.1 normal lithium chloride
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-22 | 1979-06-23 | 1979-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-22 | 1983-06-23 | 1983-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-22 | 1987-06-23 | 1987-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |