Sodium insert container for a sodium-sulfur cell and method
US4189530A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 1978 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4911
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Molten sodium is filled into a reservoir insert container including a closed ended tubular portion and the sodium is solidified and the container sealed. Then an open port is provided for the insert container. The container is placed into the sodium compartment of a sodium-sulfur cell so that the tubular portion extends into the electrolytic separator tube of the cell and is spaced apart therefrom forming an annular chamber. To activate the cell, the sodium is melted and flows through the open port into the annular chamber.
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