Lithium chlorine battery containing thionyl halide

摘要

A primary electrochemical cell comprising a lithium anode, an iodine trichloride cathode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The non-aqueous electrolyte preferably comprises thionyl chloride with additives of iodine monochloride, lithium aluminum chloride, or mixtures thereof. Thionyl bromide may be substituted for the thionyl chloride.