Posted on 08/26/2024 6:24:05 PM PDT by Red Badger
And a third of the world manganese comes from South Africa. Might be good to know a guy from there...
The headline says “set to transform.” By the first paragraph that pronouncement has devolved to “could lead to.” Typical overhype. So predictable. Wake me up when the first article to include one of these things appears: $.
Without a verifiable cost analysis, it might as we be a politician’s promise.
The GGE of gasoline is about 114,00 BTU’s.
The GGE of electricity is 3,400 BTU’s.
Bigger question; it there enough manganese anywhere on the planet to make this useful, or is this a specialty solution?
Researchers have developed a sustainable …Stopped reading at that word.
But but...just four days ago we were told silver prices were going to skyrocket because of Samsungs new SS car battery.
Competition is fierce in the battery research sector because of EVs.
Billions of dollars are at stake for the winner.................
Manganese is the tenth most common element in the earth’s crust.
lithium iron phosphate ................
Makes great powersports starting batteries. Durable and far less fire danger from impact. Also more tolerant of over discharge.
i lost count of the “coulds” in the article ...
I have looked under the hoods of some new cars lately and their batteries are way smaller than they used to be...I wonder if the mfrs are using these new batteries instead of lead acid?.........
My mind was confused between Manganese and Magnesium. Having seen the results of both a Li-ion battery fire and a magnesium fire, my first thought was if you mixed the two you could have the most devastating fire imaginable!
But it's manganese, not magnesium, I reasoned. False alarm, says I.
But wait --- it turns out manganese can be extremely flammable, too!
Still, I'm no chemist. It could be inert and safe, far as I know.
...in ten years, right??
From BRAVE AI:
Manganese can be extremely flammable,
Based on the search results, manganese dust (finely divided) has been known to be pyrophoric, meaning it can spontaneously ignite in air. Additionally, manganese compounds and fumes can react violently or explosively on contact with water, generating hydrogen gas, an extremely dangerous explosion hazard.
Firefighting Considerations
When fighting fires involving manganese, it is crucial to avoid using water, as it can exacerbate the situation by generating hydrogen gas. Instead, use dry sand, graphite powder, dry sodium chloride-based extinguishers, or class D extinguishers. Confining and smothering metal fires is preferable rather than applying water. If possible, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire to prevent further ignition sources.
Handling and Storage
To minimize the risk of manganese fires, it is essential to handle and store manganese-containing materials in a well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and ignition sparks. Ensure that containers are tightly sealed and not damaged, and consider implementing explosion-proof equipment and ventilation systems.
Personal Protective Equipment
While there are no specific recommendations for personal protective equipment (PPE) for manganese exposure, it is still important to follow standard safety protocols when handling manganese-containing materials, including wearing protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection as needed.
I can’t help but think that looks like a big frying pan.
It’s only a bad word because of how it’s often been used. However, it does have meaning still.
For example, the current growth of US debt is not sustainable.
Battery technology is under very heavy development.
They have come a very long way. We don’t see many electric golf carts these days. They are all battery.
Electric cars have a long way to go. But they will get there. When they get there, we will probably like it.
Plenty of stuff to go around. Perhaps they need to mine an asteroid or two.
Never thought we would see rockets that could land themselves. Elon has done wonders for the rocket industry.
Hopefully Boeing gets it together. We need 3-5 rocket companies not one.
look at how far cell phones have come. Each new phone as been far superior to the last. There was a reason that there were lines around the block every time a new Apple iPhone came out... and it wasn’t because they were ‘slowing the phones’. It because the new phones were that much better.
There are very smart people working on about 10,000 different ways to make batteries better. We still have to build in the infrastructure. We have to get enough power to power all these devices. We have to get the infrastructure in place to deliver all that power. When it gets there, it will be awesome. Then I might finally get one.
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