Electrochemical cold fusion trials at IPP garching

Research recently conducted at the Max Planck Inst, Garching, West Germany, failed to reproduce the cold fusion phenomena claimed to have been realized by some US researchers. Three electrolytic cell experiments were conducted using palladium cathodes and platinum anodes in a 0.1 M solution of lithi...

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Published in:Journal of fusion energy 1990-06, Vol.9 (2), p.165-186
Main Authors: Bosch, H. S., Wurden, G. A., Gernhardt, J., Karger, F., Perchermeier, J.
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Language:English
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Summary:Research recently conducted at the Max Planck Inst, Garching, West Germany, failed to reproduce the cold fusion phenomena claimed to have been realized by some US researchers. Three electrolytic cell experiments were conducted using palladium cathodes and platinum anodes in a 0.1 M solution of lithium deuteride in heavy water without any signs of neutrons, tritium, or gamma emissions above background levels. Similar results were documented for a 21-d trial that attempted to duplicate the large melting incident reported by the US scientists.
ISSN:0164-0313
1572-9591
DOI:10.1007/BF02627582