The Fleischmann-Pons phenomenon; Different perspective

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1992 · Fusion Technology; (United States)

OSTI ID:6935729

Ray, M K.S.; Saini, R D; Das, D; Chattopadhyay, G; Parthasarathy, R; Garg, S P; Venkataramani, R; Sen, B K; Iyengar, T S; Kutty, K K ^[1]

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1. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay (India)

This paper reports on attempts which have been made to initiate the Fleischmann-Pons phenomenon through selective perturbations during experimental studies in divided electrolytic cells. Despite wide variations in the operating parameters and the attainment of high loading (sometimes up to D/Pd [approx] 2), the phenomenon was not observed either during the unperturbed electrolysis or on physical perturbation. However, instances of its occurrence were observed when the state of equilibrium of the deuterated cathode (having a scale free portion) was chemically perturbed by oxygen. This observation, viewed in light of available information, is indicative of oxygen playing a vital role in the phenomenon.

• OSTI ID: 6935729
• Journal Information: Fusion Technology; (United States), Vol. 22:3; ISSN 0748-1896
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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