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		MrBuddyCasino on Nov 27, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Molten Aluminum Lakes Offer Power Storage for Germ... Hmm, theres at least this quote: "The electrodes, in tandem with the liquid metal that settles to the bottom of the tank and the oxygen above, form an enormous battery." I know nothing about battery chemistry, does that make any sense?

Sanddancer on Nov 27, 2014 [–]

Yes. It's the same tech they use in things like hearing aid batteries [1]. The metal oxidizes, which can be harnessed to create an electrical current.

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc%E2%80%93air_battery

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