Abstract: An electrochemical cell incorporating cathode materials comprising at least one metal oxide, a first metal and a second metal or a mixture of a first and a second metals or their metal oxides incorporated in the matrix of a host metal oxide is described. The cathode materials of this invention are constructed of the chemical addition, reaction, or otherwise intimate contact of various metal oxides and/or metal elements during thermal treatment in mixed states. The materials thereby produced contain metals and oxides of Group IB, IIB, IIIB, IVB, VB, VIB, VIIB, and VIII, which include the noble metals and/or their metal oxide compounds. A preferred material comprises a composite metal oxide matrix formed as the thermal decomposition and reaction product of a matrix of vanadium oxide and at least two decomposable metals including copper and silver.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell is provided having a metallic anode comprising a lithium-aluminum alloy, a solid cathode of electronically conductive material and an ionic conductive non-aqueous electrolyte solution operatively associated and in direct contact with the anode and cathode. The metallic anode comprises a lithium-aluminum alloy wherein aluminum comprises from about 0% to about 50% by weight of the alloy. The solid cathode comprises a fluorinated carbon such as poly carbon monofluoride, a metal oxide or a metal oxide bronze. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprises a first component consisting of a high boiling aprotic solvent or combinations thereof, and a second component consisting of at least one lithium salt. The electrochemical cell demonstrates an energy density of about 0.6WH/CC and exhibits consistent performance predictability over an operational range of from about -20.degree. C. to about 180.degree. C.