MAGNESIUM ANODE SEAWATER/ACID/CATHOLYTE ELECTROLYTE UTILIZING A PALLADIUM AND IRIDIUM CARBON PAPER CATHODE ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEM

摘要

This paper describes a new electrochemical system based on a magnesium anode and an electrocatalyst of palladium and iridium catalyzed on carbon paper. This system utilizes an electrolyte of seawater, acid and hydrogen peroxide. The objective is to develop high energy density systems for underwater vehicle applications with energy densities approaching six to seven times that of silver-zinc (100 Wh/kg).