Lithium-Thionyl Chloride Primary Battery

Description

• Lithium-Thionyl Chloride primary (non-rechargable) batteries
• Two batteries wired in parallel. Each battery has four "D-sized" cells
• Capacity: 600 milliamp-hours at -80 C (-112 F)
• Operating range: 6 to 14 volts
• Shelf life: 2.5 years
• Low weight: 40 grams (1.4 ounces) per cell
• Capable of surviving high shock (<60,000 Gs)

Why is it exciting?

• Ultra low temperature energy storage
• Low mass and volume
• High shock packaging

Who needs it?

• MARS landers and rovers
• Other deep space missions
• Commercial, DOD & DOE applications

Developers/Suppliers

• Yardney Technical Products
  Battery design, fabrication