Zinc Bromide Battery

This is a flow battery where two oppositely charged liquids are passed through an ion-exchange membrane to produce electricity.

The electrolyte is usually a zinc bromide-potassium chloride solution. Bromine, in both liquid and vapor form, is toxic and a strong irritant, with occupational exposure limits set by NIOSH and OSHA at 0.1 ppm (TWA).

Advantages:

  • High energy density
  • Long cycle life

Disadvantages:

  • Toxicity
  • Complexity – pumping system
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