Abstract
A solid‐state battery system using a powdered silver anode, a charge transfer iodine complex cathode of 
, and an electrolyte of ionically conductive solid 
has been developed. The open‐circuit voltage of single cells is 0.64V. Being totally solid, the system enjoys long shelf life and freedom from electrolyte leakage. Cell construction is such that the thickness of the highly conductive 
electrolyte layer can be as low as 0.004 in. without sacrificing useful shelf life. This coupled with the high electronic conductance of both anode and cathode results in low impedance cells capable of delivering continuous currents as high as 50 mA/in.2 and pulse currents up to 1.0 A/in.2. Successful operation under conditions of severe rotational spin has been demonstrated. Cell performance over the wide temperature range of −40° to +250°F has been shown.