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Air cell with gas diffusion electrode

US5306578A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 1992
Grant dateApr 26, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01M4/86
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An air cell comprising a cell container, a gas diffusion electrode which uses oxygen as an active material, and an air-inlet opening for communication with air outside the container. A porous film is provided to support the gas diffusion electrode, and an air-diffusing porous sheet impregnated with film-forming silicone is provided between the porous film and the air-inlet opening.

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