What is a thermal battery?

Based on power density and volume requirements, a thermal battery may consist of a single series stack of cells, or two or more parallel stacks of series cells. The cell stacks are thoroughly insulated and placed in a stainless steel container, which is hermetically sealed. Typical applications for thermal batteries are:

How long do thermal batteries last?

Request Info Thermal batteries offer relatively high energy density versus volume. They can be stored for up to 20+ years without performance degradation; they perform without preparation in the most external environments; and they begin providing power almost immediately.

When can a thermal battery be activated?

The battery can be activated at any time without preparation, and will begin supplying power almost immediately. Once activated, the battery functions until a critical active material is exhausted or until the battery cools below the electrolyte’s melting point. What are thermal batteries used for?

Who makes a thermal battery?

In 1982, EaglePicher became the first thermal battery manufacturer to produce LiSi/FeS 2 thermal batteries for the U.S. Department of Energy on a production basis, and in 2007, our automated production facility in Pittsburg, KS was brought on-line to increase thermal battery production capability.

How does a thermal battery work?

emperature range.Our thermal batteries are completely inert and non-reactiv until activated. Once activated, the battery functions until the critical active material is exhausted or until the battery cools below the electrolyte’s melting point, ensuring full mission functional

What is EaglePicher thermal battery technology?

upon initiation.EaglePicher’s thermal battery technology is comprised of a sta ked series cells. Each cell consists of a cathode, an electrolyte, an anode and a pyrotechnic ther al energy source. Our state-of-the-art thermal battery designs utilize lithium silicon iron disulfide (LiSi/FeS 2) couple, supplying the highest energy capacit