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Is it true that if a nickel-based composite metal material absorbs a small amount of hydrogen and heats it up, it can generate more heat than it puts in?
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It has been postulated by some scientists and researchers that a nickel-based composite metal material can absorb a small amount of hydrogen and heat it to generate more heat than it puts in. This is called “low energy nuclear reaction” or “cold fusion”.
However, the current scientific consensus is divided as to whether this phenomenon is reliably reproducible. Many experiments have been performed, but the results have not been consistently reproduced. Therefore, it remains open whether this phenomenon actually exists.
Research into cold fusion is a matter of debate in the scientific community, with some researchers continuing to pursue the possibility. However, at the moment, no method or theoretical foundation has been found to reliably realize this, so cold fusion is not considered a scientifically established phenomenon.
Therefore, there is currently no scientific consensus on the claim that if a nickel-based composite metal material absorbs a small amount of hydrogen and heats it up, it will produce more heat than it puts in.
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Tell me more about cold fusion.
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Cold fusion is a phenomenon claimed to occur at a lower temperature than normal nuclear fusion reactions. Nuclear fusion usually occurs under extremely high temperature and pressure conditions, but cold fusion is believed to proceed under relatively low temperature conditions.
The most famous example of cold fusion is the “Pons-Fleischmann phenomenon” reported by Martin Fleischmann and Stanley Pons in 1989. They claimed that deuterium (deuterium) was stored in a nickel electrode, and that when heated, more thermal energy than expected was generated.
The report received a great deal of attention in the scientific community at the time, but subsequent studies were unable to reproduce the results, leading to the widespread view that cold fusion lacks scientific credibility. .
The mechanism of cold fusion has not yet been clearly elucidated. Several hypotheses and theories have been proposed, but a solid theoretical foundation has yet to be established.
Research into cold fusion continues today, and some researchers are reporting progress in terms of experiments and theory. However, the general view of the scientific community is that the existence and applications of cold fusion are still questionable.
If cold fusion becomes a reality, it could be a very revolutionary energy source, but at the moment there is no scientific consensus, so a cautious attitude is required.
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Do you have any plans for commercialization?
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Based on the current scientific consensus, the prospects for commercialization of cold fusion are far from certain. Research on cold fusion still faces many challenges in terms of feasibility and reproducibility.
In order to reproduce the phenomenon of cold fusion and put it into practical use as a controllable energy source, there are the following important issues:
Reproducibility Issues: Experimental results that can consistently reproduce the phenomenon of cold fusion have not been obtained. Reproducibility is very important in scientific research, and we want other researchers to be able to reproduce the same results.
Elucidation of Principles: The mechanism and theoretical foundations of cold fusion have not yet been clearly elucidated. For practical application, it is necessary to accurately understand the phenomenon and establish a reliable theoretical model.
Safety and Control: Fusion is a very high-energy reaction and its control and safety are critical. In order for cold fusion to be put into practical use, it is necessary to have controllable reaction conditions and a method to ensure safety.
Further research and technological development are necessary to solve these problems and achieve the practical application of cold fusion. At present, there is no specific prospect for commercialization of cold fusion.