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Energy storage medium and method

US4341649A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 1981
Grant dateJul 27, 1982
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K5/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An energy storage medium that can be raised to a high energy state which is comprised of a gel of polyethylene oxide, water, and a salt which causes gelation of polyethylene oxide and water at or below about 90.degree. C., and a method for storing energy with the medium.

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