I know how a galvanic cell works, and I know that Lithium is a Group1 metal with oxidation states of 0 or +1. That doesn't tell me what ions and salts are in a "Lithium Ion" battery, though. (specifically: cell phone battery)
2006-10-24 17:04:25 · 3 answers · asked by SmartoGuy 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
I found my answer. None of you were close. It turns out that Lithium forms a COMPLEX ION with other, conventional ions; enhancing the batteries in not developing a "memory" or exhibit "discharge" when not in use.
2006-10-24 18:37:42 · update #1
The anode is made from carbon, the cathode is a metal oxide, and the electrolyte is a lithium salt in an organic solvent.
2006-10-24 17:08:11 · answer #1 · answered by Bentnalboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Litium ion is often manganese dioxide
The electrolyte is poly carbon monofluoride.
Lithium batteries for military / high energy is often sulfur dioxide, and thionyl chloride, occasionally sulfuryl chloride.
You will find iron disulfide in lithium batteries that will activate with water used in life jackets
2006-10-25 00:39:21 · answer #2 · answered by Slave to JC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no definite anwer to this question. All kinds of salts can be used that work fine.
2006-10-25 00:10:45 · answer #3 · answered by invincibleshield 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋