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Electrolytes for redox flow batteries

US4814241A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 1987
Grant dateMar 21, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2007

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

Abstract

An electrolyte for a Redox flow battery contains from 1 to 4 normal hydrochloric acid and at least 0.5 mole/liter of an active material, and further contains from 0.1 to 4 normalities of an acid comprising an anion which does not inhibit the electrode reactions in addition to the hydrochloric acid. This electrolyte reduces the cell resistivity and improves the solubility of active materials.

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