From: Bob Cook
Ø You indicated that ferromagnetic nickel is better for induction devices—i.e., in the part which is heated. Why? Well, the obvious reason is that Ni is known for 25 years to interact with hydrogen to produce excess heat and it could be further activated by magnetic waves to interact more vigorously (guess). This does not mean that iron or cobalt would not work, or that lithium would not boost the reaction. It would take some serious engineering to find the best mix. Yes, as you imply, Ni would likely be too conductive if pure to function properly, but I am guessing that a mixed composite material containing nickel powder and other more resistive ingredients could be engineered properly. The surprise from the TET site is that Titanium hydride is a good carrier of hydrogen for induction purposes. It is not ferromagnetic but it apparently works. Who would have guessed?
