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Using an ethylene carbonate solvent with a sodium iodide salt to create a new kind of refrigerator
Tech Explore ^ | December 27, 2022 | by Bob Yirka , Tech Xplore

Posted on 12/27/2022 11:59:51 AM PST by Red Badger

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To: catnipman

Thanks for linking the MSDS that sinks your claim ...

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Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause kidney damage.

Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur.


21 posted on 12/27/2022 2:01:28 PM PST by TexasGator (!!!)
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To: OHPatriot

” Since this article cherry picked data”

There was only one set of data (one device).

“Based on that alone, we can assume it’s less than current refrigerators.”

ASS U ME


22 posted on 12/27/2022 2:05:27 PM PST by TexasGator (!!!)
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To: Red Badger

What’s wrong with ammonia cycle? Be kinda nice to be able to run your fridge from a propane tank or direct solar when the AC power goes off.


23 posted on 12/27/2022 2:16:32 PM PST by bigbob (z)
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To: Red Badger

This technology is just around the corner .... how far is the corner?


24 posted on 12/27/2022 2:30:44 PM PST by RetiredTexasVet (Biden not only suffers fools and criminals, he appoints them to positions of responsibility. )
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To: NorthMountain

“ Also, a swamp-cooler works best in very low humidity”
That is so true. I knew a couple that years ago brought their swamp cooler with them when they moved from AZ to MO, where we have 60-85% humility in the summer. In a few days time they had a serious mold problem.


25 posted on 12/27/2022 2:41:34 PM PST by MCF (If my home can't be my Castle, then it will be my Alamo)
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To: Red Badger

How does cost compare? Put it on the market without government subsidies ans see how it goes.


26 posted on 12/27/2022 3:55:28 PM PST by arthurus (covfefe |_*)
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To: Red Badger

They’re using propane/butane now. Works great as a refrigerant and the chance of it causing an explosion/fire is next to nothing, due to the small quantities and fact that leaks are very rare.

So no need for anything ‘new’, unless fossil fuel use in refrigerators will also be outlawed, even in a closed system - and don’t laugh.


27 posted on 12/27/2022 5:23:10 PM PST by BobL
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To: Red Badger

Eh, Einstein thought of one first (I think Bose might’ve contributed) ?

And Electrolux is holding the patent, last I heard.


28 posted on 12/27/2022 5:45:11 PM PST by grey_whiskers ( (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.))
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To: TexasGator

what if the “victim” is a child or pet that you don’t know that got into the stuff?


29 posted on 12/27/2022 7:27:32 PM PST by catnipman (In a post-covid world, ALL "science" is now political science: stolen elections have consequences)
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