Exothermic reactions in the partially molten Li-Ni-Cu alloy

Abstract

Experiments with Li-Ni-Cu alloy, as a novel energy source, are described. The experiments are performed in the 1200-1300°C temperature range, using welded metallic containers and also in open tube under inert gas flow. The measured reaction energy is too high to be explained by chemical origin. The initial experiments elucidate the properties of this reaction, while the last experiment demonstrates its continuous operation.