Apparatus for in situ x-ray study of electrochemical cells

Details Apparatus for in situ x-ray study of electrochemical cells Apparatus for in situ x-ray study of electrochemical cells

1995-01-17

1997-06-03

Soderquist, Arlen

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Control element responsive to a sensed operating condition

378 70, 378 71, 378 79, 378 88, 422 99, 436 79, 324432, G01N 2320

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ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for monitoring structural changes of an electrode in a rechargeable battery include an in situ x-ray study electrochemical cell holder (30) comprising top and bottom cell holder members (32, 34) including at least one beryllium window element (36) for transmission of diffractometer x-radiation. A rechargeable battery cell (43) mounted within the x-ray cell holder enclosure comprises an electrolyte/separator element (68) interposed between positive and negative electrodes (64, 66). A current collector element (70) formed of an electrically-conductive open-mesh grid is disposed between the positive electrode and the separator to enable ion-conducting contact of the electrode and separator while maintaining electrical continuity between the electrode and an external x-ray cell holder terminal (54). As a result of this arrangement, the positive electrode need not contact the window element to establish an electrical battery circuit, but may be sufficiently spaced from the window to avoid electrolytic corrosion of the beryllium element. The in situ x-ray electrochemical cell holder and battery cell structure allow for continuous monitoring of the structural changes in electrode materials during charge/discharge cycling.

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