The battery be like : So molten salts, Lithium fluoride and Beryllium fluoride are the electrolyte, then Thorium-232 as the cathode and Uranium-238 as the anode, then sealed with Thick layer of Tungsten Carbide, plus Graphite as the separator, and PVDF mixture coat the electrode, (anode as U-238, and cathode as Th-232) . Operating Principle, In this setup, the U-238 anode undergoes radioactive decay, emitting alpha particles. These alpha particles collide with the surrounding LiF-BeF2 molten salt electrolyte, generating heat and releasing electrons. The released electrons flow through the external circuit, producing electrical energy that can be harvested for various applications. Meanwhile, Th-232 in the cathode captures the emitted alpha particles, completing the nuclear reaction cycle.Overall, this battery operates based on the heat and energy generated from the radioactive decay of U-238 and the capture of alpha particles by Th-232, with the molten salt electrolyte facilitating ion conduction and the various components providing structural support and stability. During charging, At the cathode (Th-232), electrons are supplied from the external source, causing Th-232 ions to undergo reduction and potentially form thorium metal or compounds.At the anode (U-238), electrons are removed and transferred to the external circuit, causing U-238 ions to undergo oxidation and potentially form uranium metal or compounds.The movement of ions through the molten salt electrolyte allows for the storage of electrical energy in the form of chemical energy within the battery.This process continues until the battery reaches its maximum storage capacity or until charging is stopped. Once charged, the battery can store the electrical energy until it is needed.When electricity is required, the battery can be discharged by connecting it to an external circuit. During discharge, the stored chemical energy is converted back into electrical energy as the redox reactions at the cathode and anode proceed in the opposite direction, providing a flow of electrons through the external circuit.
Could nuclear cars become our future? No. The main reasons being cost and usable service life. “Most nuclear power plants have operating life- times of between 20 and 40 years.” -IAEA
Interesting. Think modular
Thorium I have been interested in for years....
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The battery be like : So molten salts, Lithium fluoride and Beryllium fluoride are the electrolyte, then Thorium-232 as the cathode and Uranium-238 as the anode, then sealed with Thick layer of Tungsten Carbide, plus Graphite as the separator, and PVDF mixture coat the electrode, (anode as U-238, and cathode as Th-232) . Operating Principle, In this setup, the U-238 anode undergoes radioactive decay, emitting alpha particles. These alpha particles collide with the surrounding LiF-BeF2 molten salt electrolyte, generating heat and releasing electrons. The released electrons flow through the external circuit, producing electrical energy that can be harvested for various applications. Meanwhile, Th-232 in the cathode captures the emitted alpha particles, completing the nuclear reaction cycle.Overall, this battery operates based on the heat and energy generated from the radioactive decay of U-238 and the capture of alpha particles by Th-232, with the molten salt electrolyte facilitating ion conduction and the various components providing structural support and stability. During charging, At the cathode (Th-232), electrons are supplied from the external source, causing Th-232 ions to undergo reduction and potentially form thorium metal or compounds.At the anode (U-238), electrons are removed and transferred to the external circuit, causing U-238 ions to undergo oxidation and potentially form uranium metal or compounds.The movement of ions through the molten salt electrolyte allows for the storage of electrical energy in the form of chemical energy within the battery.This process continues until the battery reaches its maximum storage capacity or until charging is stopped. Once charged, the battery can store the electrical energy until it is needed.When electricity is required, the battery can be discharged by connecting it to an external circuit. During discharge, the stored chemical energy is converted back into electrical energy as the redox reactions at the cathode and anode proceed in the opposite direction, providing a flow of electrons through the external circuit.
Worked in Fallout, until it didn’t
Nuclear ships soon
Awh bs.
Could nuclear cars become our future?
No. The main reasons being cost and usable service life.
“Most nuclear power plants have operating life- times of between 20 and 40 years.” -IAEA