From Our Archives: Piantelli-Focardi Cells

Piantelli-Focardi Cell Design (Image: Adriano Bassignana)

Nickel-Hydrogen gas replication experiment performed at the University of Pavia from 2004.  As cell goes active, operator reduces power and temperature rises. (Story here.)

Piantelli-Focardi Cell Assembly (Click for Full-Size) (Photo: S. Krivit)

Piantelli-Focardi Cell Coil Windings (Photo: S. Krivit)

Piantelli-Focardi Cell in Front of Gamma Detector (Click for Full-Size) (Photo: S. Krivit)

Piantelli-Focardi NiCr Heater on Left, Ni Rod on Right (Click for Full-Size) (Photo: S. Krivit)