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rmay635703 · 02-02-2009, 11:03 PM

Entropy Production: Sodium-ion Batteries

My only hope is that they can figure out a reliable method of DIRECTLY substituting one of lithiums cheaper relatives like sodium or potassium, both alkalie metals they should be interchangable with some side effects, namely different capacities.

WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements

Note I am NOT talking about existing super hot sodium batteries, sodium should be able to used exactly as lithium.

Lets hope someone figures out a good way of reducing it and making room temperature sodium or potassium ion batteries, not to mention they could potentially have more capacity.

Remember this?
Super iron battery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Potassium & sodium are both stronger materials for batteries if they can be constructed safely.

I still have hope someone will pick up the ball.

Potassium and sodium are both abundant and cheaper than dirt.

02-02-2009, 11:03 PM	#21 (permalink)
rmay635703 home of the odd vehicles Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Somewhere in WI Posts: 3,882 Silver - '10 Chevy Cobalt XFE Thanks: 500 Thanked 865 Times in 652 Posts	Entropy Production: Sodium-ion Batteries My only hope is that they can figure out a reliable method of DIRECTLY substituting one of lithiums cheaper relatives like sodium or potassium, both alkalie metals they should be interchangable with some side effects, namely different capacities. WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements Note I am NOT talking about existing super hot sodium batteries, sodium should be able to used exactly as lithium. Lets hope someone figures out a good way of reducing it and making room temperature sodium or potassium ion batteries, not to mention they could potentially have more capacity. Remember this? Super iron battery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Potassium & sodium are both stronger materials for batteries if they can be constructed safely. I still have hope someone will pick up the ball. Potassium and sodium are both abundant and cheaper than dirt.