Title: Anode for a secondary, high-temperature electrochemical cell

Abstract: A high-temperature, secondary electrochemical cell includes an anode containing lithium, an electrolyte containing lithium ions and a cathode containing a chalcogen material such as sulfur or a metallic sulfide. The anode includes a porous substrate formed of, for instance, a compacted mass of entangled metallic fibers providing interstitial crevices for receiving molten lithium metal. The surfaces of the interstitial crevices are provided with a coating of cobalt metal to enhance the retention of the molten lithium metal within the substrate.

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Inventors: Vissers, Donald R. (Naperville, IL, US)
Tani, Benjamin S. (Chicago, IL, US)

Application Number: 549635
Filing Date: 1975-02-13
Publication_date: 1976-01-20
Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Energy (Washington, DC)
Primary Class(es): 429/221
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US Patent Ref:

3716409	Feb, 1973	Cairns et al.	136/6.
3791867	Feb, 1974	Broadhead et al.	136/6.
3887396	Jun, 1975	Walsh et al.	136/6.

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Primary Examiner: Skapars, Anthony
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Carlson; Dean E., Churm; Arthur A., Glenn; Hugh W.