Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Miscellaneous
Patent
1984-12-14
1986-12-30
Griffin, Donald A.
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Miscellaneous
252 622, H01G 900, H01M 618
Patent
active
046333738
ABSTRACT:
A lithium or lithium alloy cathode, instead of the cathode foils of commercial electrolytic capacitors, can substantially increase the volumetric energy density of a valve metal/metal oxide capacitor. The capacitors exhibit a voltage capability unexpectedly higher than the voltage supported by the anode alone. This unexpected advantage is achieved by constructing a capacitor including (1) a negative electrode comprising lithium or a lithium alloy; (2) a positive electrode comprising a relatively high surface area valve metal having a relatively thin oxide surface film; (3) a separator material disposed between the positive and negative electrodes to physically separate the electrodes and capable of allowing the passage of ions through the material between the electrodes and (4) an organic, non-aqueous electrolyte containing lithium ions and compatible with both electrodes.
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Griffin Donald A.
United Chemi-Con, Inc.
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