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FlyingPanda
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Possible Exothermic Reactions?
Hi there,
I've been doing some experimentation lately, but have come to a wall in terms of ideas for a possible explanation.
In a solution of only water and 0.5Mol Potassium Carbonate Electrolyte, a high electrical charge is passed through a tungsten cathode with an inert metal anode. This in turn releases a large amount of heat.
In experimental results, it has been confirmed that the energy output in terms of heat and water lost to evaporation is greater than the energy input, at times up to 40%. This obviously indicates an exothermic reaction occurring.
What I'd like to know are possible explanations for the nature of the reaction, as well as possible methods to test/verify the reaction.
Thanks
Hi there,
I've been doing some experimentation lately, but have come to a wall in terms of ideas for a possible explanation.
In a solution of only water and 0.5Mol Potassium Carbonate Electrolyte, a high electrical charge is passed through a tungsten cathode with an inert metal anode. This in turn releases a large amount of heat.
In experimental results, it has been confirmed that the energy output in terms of heat and water lost to evaporation is greater than the energy input, at times up to 40%. This obviously indicates an exothermic reaction occurring.
What I'd like to know are possible explanations for the nature of the reaction, as well as possible methods to test/verify the reaction.
Thanks