| 摘要 |
An electrolysis system (1) for generating excess heat has a direct current source (11) coupled between an anode (9) and a cathode (7). The electrolyte (5) is typically a solution of lithium deuteroxide in heavy water. The cathode (7) has a surface layer (8) that is comprised primarily of palladium. The current flow through the cell (12, 67) causes the palladium to become loaded with deuterium. The surface layer (8) is at least partially coated with a film (10) that enhances the loading of deuterium into the layer (8). The film (10) is comprised of hydrated metal oxide-based compounds, where the metal may be aluminum, silicon, boron, barium, calcium, copper, iron, lithium, magnesium, nickel, scandium, titanium, vanadium, yttrium, or zirconium. The film (10) is formed from material in the electrolyte (5) by the current flow. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the film (10) is pre-formed on the surface of the cathode (7) before immersion into the electrolyte (5). |
