Fueled by Salt Water (maybe one day)

September 11th, 2007 Alex

John Kanzius, a Washington County native ignited salt water with a radio frequency generator he invented. The invention was an accident as he was attempting to develop a RF generator for a cancer treatment. He was able to keep salt water in a test tube burning like a candle keeping it exposed to radio frequencies. The radio frequency weakens the bonds in salt water and is able to release and separate the hydrogen from the sodium chloride, and oxygen. The flame’s temperature exceeded 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This is an awesome breakthrough that could possibly lead to a new source of energy. Our earth is covered in 70% salt water and if there is a simple way to create energy from this resource, it will be a great source of clean energy. This has got to be one of the coolest discoveries that I have read in awhile. Hopefully, researchers and scientists will be able to create something useful with this breakthrough.

via Gizmodo via Post-GazetteNow News

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