Electrochemical and spectroscopic study of electrode systems. Final report, May 1986-January 1987

This final report concerns research in the area of electrochemical and spectroscopic studies on electrode and electrolyte systems for use within nonaqueous battery systems from 1 May 1986 through 31 January, 1987. The research has as a unifying theme the use of electrochemical and spectroscopic methods in the pursuit of an understanding of the chemical processes which occur at the electrodes as well as within the solution phase. The work is divided into two distinct phases: (a) the study of imidazolium melts and (b) the electrochemical reversibility of lithium.