摘要 |
<p>A method for forming a film (10) on the surface of a cathode (7) to facilitate the loading of deuterium into the cathode (7). The cathode (7) and an anode (9) are immersed in an electrolyte (5) containing deuterium and conducting ions, and the electrodes are connected to a current source (11). The conducting ions may be formed by inclusion of LiOD in the electrolyte (5). The addition of other elemental species or compounds to the electrolyte (5) further promotes the film (10) formation and enhances the loading of deuterium into the cathode (7).</p> |