| abstract |
A primary rechargeable electrical energy storage device comprising a housing having an electrically non-conductive interior surface, at least one cell postioned in said housing, each cell comprising an anode consisting of a low melting metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metal, alkali metal alloy and alkali metal eutectic mixture, said anode having a barrier of lithium nitride, a separator surrounding said anode, said separator being capable of transporting ionic species and electrically isolating said anode, a cathode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. |