Lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl₂)

Lithium-thionyl chloride cells have an anode in metallic lithium (the lightest of the metals) and a liquid cathode comprising a porous carbon current collector filled with thionyl chloride (SOCl₂). They deliver a voltage of 3.6 V and are cylindrical in shape, in 1/2AA to D format, with spiral electrodes for power applications and bobbin construction for prolonged discharge. 

Lithium-thionyl chloride cells have a high energy density, partly because of their high nominal voltage of 3.6 V. Bobbin versions can reach 1220 Wh/L and 760 Wh/kg, for a capacity of 18.5 Ah at 3.6 V in D format. Because self-discharge is extremely low (less than 1% per year), this kind of cell can support long storage periods and achieve a service life of 10 to 20 years. 

For different applications, the cells can be fitted with various types of connectors and assembled in various battery arrays, including a number of standardized versions.

Saft products address a broad spectrum of fixed and mobile civil and defence applications.

LSH cell range
Non rechargeable battery
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LSX cell range
Non rechargeable battery
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LS-W cell range
Non rechargeable battery
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Li-SOCl2 civil battery packs
Non rechargeable battery
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LS/LST/LSG cell ranges
Non rechargeable battery
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