METHOD OF PREPARING ELECTRODES FOR USE IN HEAT-GENERATING APPARATUS

摘要

An improved method of treating material for use in a heat generating method involving the absorption of isotopic hydrogen into the material. The method comprises treating the material to substantially remove impurities in the surface region and then depositing a thin film of a substance capable of absorbing isotopic hydrogen on the surface of the material. An optional additional treatment is to substantially remove hydrogen already absorbed in the material, then heat the material in an atmosphere of isotopic hydrogen in order to precharge the material with the isotopic hydrogen.