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Naval Surface Warfare Center Electrochemistry Branch [February 16, 1985]
The power source needs of the new "brilliant" weapons will have to be satisfied by new battery technology. In addition to the stricter requirements (energy density, etc.), many of the materials currently used in batteries (such as silver... [February 16, 1985]
"The power source needs of the new "brilliant" weapons will have to be satisfied by new battery technology. In addition to the stricter requirements (energy density, etc.), many of the materials currently used in batteries (such as silver, zirconium, nickel, etc.) will have to be replaced in future batteries because critical shortages are predicted if current use patterns persist."
