Yes Eric I can, but only in terms of my theory. As you know, I believe
small gaps are required that are created by stress relief. So, what
would Rossi have to react Ni with to create stress in the surface? The
reaction would have to result in a compound having a high melting
point, low sintering rate, a very small stress, and a brittle
structure at the surface. A search of the various stable chemical
compounds Ni can form reveal materials that can work. These are
limited to formation of borides, silicides, or carbides. Further
examination can isolate the concentration of each that would create
the required stress. Once the require gap is formed and loaded with
Hydrotons, it becomes stable and will not close or get larger without
a large investment of energy. Rossi demonstrated that the gap is
stable well above 800° C, which is an important revelation and
essential to eventual application of the method.
My guess is that he reacts the Ni with low pressure SiH4 gas before it
is exposed to H2, after which it is heated to the operating
temperature. This is something you do not want to do at home, but it
may be a useful approach to explore.
Ed Storms
On May 29, 2013, at 10:19 PM, Eric Walker wrote:
On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 8:42 AM, Edmund Storms
<stor...@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
Rossi has done something to the Ni powder that is very stable and
not affected by high temperature. This fact alone greatly reduces
the possibilities to anyone familiar with the materials science of
this material. Rossi is gradually letting the cat out of the bag,
whether he wants to or not.
Can you expand upon this thought?
Eric
