Lithium storage battery
A rechargeable battery is provided such that the positive electrode comprises graphite, the negative electrode also comprises graphite, and the electrolyte is a solution of lithium bromide in a lactone.
1. A storage battery comprising:
(a) a positive electrode having a composition, when the battery is charged, consisting entirely of carbon bromide;
(b) a negative electrode which, when the battery is charged, has a composition consisting entirely of lithium carbide; and
(c) an electrolyte comprising a solution of lithium bromide dissolved in a solvent selected from the group of lactones.
2. A storage battery according to claim 1 wherein the electrolyte contains gamma butyrolactone.
3. A storage battery according to claim 1 wherein the electrolyte contains gamma valerolactone.
4. A storage battery according to claim 1 wherein the electrolyte contains delta valerolactone.