This electrolytic cell is utilized to observe heat production and possible elemental transmutation. The system is composed of a packed bed cell utilizing a flowing electrolyte. The packed bed is made up of approximately 1 mL of microspheres coated with thin layers of metal, which acts as part of the cathode. The electrolyte, Li₂SO₄, is allowed to circulate through the cell, reservoir, pump, and heat exchanger. To determine the amount of heat produced by the cell a differential temperature is measured across the inlet and outlet of the cell. Possible transmutations are studied within the Ni/Pd cathodic microspheres by examining the pre and post compositions of the metals and other components within the circulation loop.

Electrolytic system and Electrolytic cell

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