(DE19703954-A1)      An electrode for a coke/alkali metal electrochemical cell comprises (a) calcined coke particles containing (i) at least 0.5 wt.% of nitrogen and at least 1.0 wt.% of sulphur heteroatoms, (ii) the average particle size being 2-40 microns and not exceeding 50 microns, and (b) a binder.    Also claimed is an electrochemical cell containing: (a) the above electrode; and (b) a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising (i) an alkali metal salt in (ii) an aprotic organic solvent; and (c) a counter electrode.    USE -   In electrochemical cells particularly lithium/carbon cells for electric vehicle applications, etc.    ADVANTAGE -   The electrode is stable to the electrolyte and has capacity of up to 70% LiC6, an increase of 40% achieved with conventional coke.    (JP9320571-A)      An electrode for a coke/alkali metal electrochemical cell comprises (a) calcined coke particles containing (i) at least 0.5 wt.% of nitrogen and at least 1.0 wt.% of sulphur heteroatoms, (ii) the average particle size being 2-40 microns and not exceeding 50 microns, and (b) a binder.    Also claimed is an electrochemical cell containing: (a) the above electrode; and (b) a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising (i) an alkali metal salt in (ii) an aprotic organic solvent; and (c) a counter electrode.    USE -   In electrochemical cells particularly lithium/carbon cells for electric vehicle applications, etc.    ADVANTAGE -   The electrode is stable to the electrolyte and has capacity of up to 70% LiC6, an increase of 40% achieved with conventional coke.    (DE19703954-C2)      An electrode for a coke/alkali metal electrochemical cell comprises (a) calcined coke particles containing (i) at least 0.5 wt.% of nitrogen and at least 1.0 wt.% of sulphur heteroatoms, (ii) the average particle size being 2-40 microns and not exceeding 50 microns, and (b) a binder.    Also claimed is an electrochemical cell containing: (a) the above electrode; and (b) a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising (i) an alkali metal salt in (ii) an aprotic organic solvent; and (c) a counter electrode.    USE -   In electrochemical cells particularly lithium/carbon cells for electric vehicle applications, etc.    ADVANTAGE -   The electrode is stable to the electrolyte and has capacity of up to 70% LiC6, an increase of 40% achieved with conventional coke.