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Molten Salt Batteries

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Molten Salt Chemistry

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Abstract

The basic thermodynamics of galvanic cells and the fundamentals of electrode kinetics are briefly reviewed with reference to batteries. The advantages of molten salts as electrolytes or as active components in practical batteries are discussed. The molten salt cells currently under development are described.

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    R. Marassi, S. Zamponi & M. Berrettoni

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    Gleb Mamantov

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    Roberto Marassi

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Marassi, R., Zamponi, S., Berrettoni, M. (1987). Molten Salt Batteries. In: Mamantov, G., Marassi, R. (eds) Molten Salt Chemistry. NATO ASI Series, vol 202. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3863-2_24

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