| abstract |
An electric battery is disclosed comprising a plurality of cells arranged in series, each cell comprising an aqueous electrolyte of zinc bromide circulated through the cells during charging and discharging, a bipolar electrode having a zinc anode deposited on one side and a bromine cathode and active cathodic mass on the other side. The active cathodic mass contains an active cathodic substance which is substantially insoluble in water and which is capable of combining with cathodic bromine to form solid addition products. Additive substances are dissolved in the electrolyte to reduce the solubility of the active cathodic substance, to increase the conductivity and acidity of the electrolyte, and to encourage the zinc to deposit in a thin and uniform layer. |