Molten Salt Techniques for Reproducible Excess Heat

Abstract

Summary of Major Accomplishments: Experimental Results: Electrochemical characterization of Ni electrode system in the hydride- containing molten salts. Calorimetry measurements of anomalous temperature excursion in the electrolysis of the Ni-H-based molten salt systems. Overview and Conclusion: The excess heat generation in molten salt systems are progressing well through the increasing understanding of electrochemical behavior of the cell and the availability of a variety of electrode materials used in the cell. Several issues are still open for improvements: the control of the cell behavior, the integrity of anode materials, the role of impurities in excess heat generation, and the threshold loading at elevated temperatures - just to name a few. We are more confident than ever that we can repeat the excess heat phenomenon more frequently, if funds are available to support this effort.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 05, 1994
Accession Number
ADA274935

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  • Bor Y. Liaw

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  • Chemistry
  • Current Density
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  • Electric Power
  • Electrochemical Reactions
  • Electrodes
  • Electrolysis
  • Electrolytes
  • Human Resources
  • Hydrogen
  • Impurities
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