Jed Rothwell wrote:
I am sure it was accurate. Miles is a very reliable source. However, the
boron made not have played a role in the nuclear reaction. Perhaps it
only helped the electrochemistry.
Nonsense!
First off, boron is contra-indicated for electrochemisty.
No question whatever about that. It is an absolute poison for any
chemical reaction, does not conduct electricity well, does not alloy
well, melts at an extraordinarily high temperature, and is extremely
problematic to handle.
The whole Miles patent, in fact, is a litany of reasons for how hard it
is to use in electrodes, and how he overcomes these problems.
Without knowing more, it would be FAR more accurate to surmise that
boron would NEVER be used by any sane person unless it played a key role
in the nuclear reaction itself.
Jones
