THE FUNCTION AND PERFORMANCE OF BETA ALUMINA IN SODIUM/SULFUR CELLS

The development of beta alumina ceramic in terms of its function as an electrolyte and physical separator in sodium/sulphur cells is traced. Data which illustrate some of the problem areas associated with this material are discussed. The function of Beta alumina as a physical separator, and as a low resistance material is developed. In the performance area, the resistive effects, the electronic breakdown and the life of the electrolyte are discussed in detail. The authors reach the conclusion that the optimum performance of the beta alumina electrolyte is dependent on its composition. /GMRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Hames, M D
  • Duncan, J H
• Publication Date: 1975-2

Media Info

• Pagination: 12 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aluminum oxide; Ceramic materials; Electric batteries; Electrolytes; Materials selection; Performance; Separators; Sodium; Sulfur
• Subject Areas: Energy; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00098895
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #150375
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1975 12:00AM