Contents: Zinc electrode, fundamental chemistry and electrochemistry; Silver electrode, fundamental chemistry and electrochemistry; Manufacture of electrodes; Separators; Cell and battery design features; Applications of zinc-silver oxide batteries; and Battery use, procurement, quality control, and reliability.

Until about a decade ago, only lead-acid storage batteries were utilized as a reserve source of dc power for aircraft applications. However, technological advances in the alkaline family of batteries have introduced new electrochemical systems having significant advantages over the lead-acid battery. One of these electrochemical systems is the silver-zinc battery. The silver-zinc battery derives its name from its active materials, silver-oxide (AgO) for the positive electrode and porous zinc metal (Zn) for the negative electrode. The electrolyte is a liquid solution of potassium hydroxide (KOH) in distilled water. (Author).

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This test program was undertaken to determine the effect on performance of the manually activated type silver-zinc battery as a result of partial charges, cell shorts, improper filling, contaminated electrolyte, extended wet (activated) stand time, etc., because there had been no previous testing of this nature on this type battery. Two versions of silver zinc batteries currently in use at General Dynamics Convair on the Atlas missile space launch programs were selected for use in the test program. They were the Yardney 61302 battery (GD-C Part Number 69-06309-1) consisting of 19 PM30 type cells and the Power Sources 200994 battery (GD-C Part Number 69-06308-1) consisting of 19 cells assembled into three monoblocks.

The basic parameters of silver zinc batteries made in Czechoslovakia are made with batteries made in other countries.

Battery technology is constantly changing, and the concepts and applications of these changes are rapidly becoming increasingly more important as more and more industries and individuals continue to make “greener” choices in their energy sources. As global dependence on fossil fuels slowly wanes, there is a heavier and heavier importance placed on cleaner power sources and methods for storing and transporting that power. Battery technology is a huge part of this global energy revolution. Zinc batteries are an advantageous choice over lithium-based batteries, which have dominated the market for years in multiple areas, most specifically in electric vehicles and other battery-powered devices. Zinc is the fourth most abundant metal in the world, which is influential in its lower cost, making it a very attractive material for use in batteries. Zinc-based batteries have been around since the 1930s, but only now are they taking center stage in the energy, automotive, and other industries. Zinc Batteries: Basics, Developments, and Applicationsis intended as a discussion of the different zinc batteries for energy storage applications. It also provides an in-depth description of various energy storage materials for Zinc (Zn) batteries. This book is an invaluable reference guide for electro­chemists, chemical engineers, students, faculty, and R&D professionals in energy storage science, material science, and renewable energy.

The electrochemical system used in this battery consists of silver and zinc electrodes. The electrolyte is a concentrated aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide. The separator system is proprietary to Yardney and is designed to assure excellent capacity maintenance after extended cycle life. The silver electrode is made from fine silver powder rolled onto a silver expanded metal grid. The zinc electrode is made from zinc oxide powder rolled onto a perforated copper grid. The separator system is wrapped around the positive electrode. The manufacturing processes used on these plates yield electrodes that offer strength and plate integrity sufficient to meet the environmental and mission requirements. The BB519 and BB462 Batteries have successfully demonstrated that a 16 pound Silver-Zinc battery yielding 25 Ah can be integrated into the standard line configuration. The addition of a high rate battery to the standard line offers extended capability to man pack applications.