CHEMICAL CURRENT SUPPLY Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: chemical-to-electrical energy conversion; stand-by high-temperature current supplies. SUBSTANCE: thermal chemical current supply available of comprehensive range of design versions has cathode and anode materials with heat-activated electrolyte in-between, and pyrotechnic heater for electrolyte heat activation; used as heat-activated electrolyte is solid electrolyte such as that based on aluminosilicate or aluminophosphate glass of sufficiently high ion conductivity and low (below 50•10⁷K^-1) coefficient of linear thermal expansion. EFFECT: enhanced reliability and service life; enlarged functional capabilities. 4 cl, 1 dwg