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Re: Circuit design help - power supply - Non FIRST

Al, you're completely right. I would hazard a guess that several people in chemistry have done the experiment where you combine Mg with HCl, creating a few ml of H2. When you flip the containing vessel and light the H2 contained, it makes a popping noise. Remember: A few ml, in open air makes a loud pop! By performing electrolysis, both the O2 and the H2 are released, and if unseparated upon creation, is a reaction waiting to happen.

So, with a little electrolysis with enough current/voltage, in a confined space with both the O2 and the H2 mixing from uncontrolled hydrolysis, you have yourself a nice way to be seriously hurt. I will repeat. BAD!!! Unless of course full, absolute safety precautions are taken. I'm not being a jerk, but its important to be thourough. Sounds neat though, never knew pulsing DC would accelerate the process.

By the way, is hydrogen in a fuel cell matrix semi-liquid, or is it still far below that kind of pressure?
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