Inventors:
Everett M. Bens - Ridgecrest CA
Aaron N. Fletcher - Ridgecrest CA
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC
International Classification:
C01G 3102
Abstract:
A method for preparing an electronically conductive oxidizer by heating vdium pentoxide and subjecting it to a flowing reducing gas at about 500. degree. C. , forming a product which is electronically conductive at temperatures from about 25. degree. C. to above 450. degree. C. and useful as a cathode material in thermal batteries.