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Nitrogen metal fuel cell

US4348465A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 1980
Grant dateSep 7, 1982
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A nitrogen-metal fuel cell comprising a cathode and an anode in spaced relationship, a first electrolyte solution contacting the cathode, a second electrolyte solution contacting the anode and an ion transfer membrane between the electrolytes to prevent commingling thereof and through which hydroxyl ions freely move. The cathode comprises an aqueous solution of nitrate and an ion transfer membrane between the solution and the electrolyte contacting the cathode.

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