Electrochemical cell using a dithionite radical of an alkaline metal as the charge transfer agent

Abstract From the Canadian patent

An ambient temperature electric cell of primary and secondary nature, characterized by the use of a dithionite radical of an alkaline metal as the charge transfer agent and, including processes for manufacturing and for operating the same. The dithionite is dissolved in an anhydrous electrolyte comprised of a suitable solvent, which may also contain a salt of the same alkaline metal and be saturated with sulfur dioxide. A sealed and evacuated cell (negative electrode inert highly, porous space, and positive current gathering electrode) is filled with the electrolyte and subjected to a charging current sufficient to plate the alkaline metal onto the negative electrode while further …