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An operating Pd//D2O, Li+, Cl−//Pt cell, placed in an external electrostatic field, yielded unexpected results, viz. (i) Morphological changes in the form of discrete sites exhibiting molten-like features, i.e. features that require substantial energy expenditure. (ii) Presence of elements (Al, Mg, Ca, Si, Zn, ...) that could not be extracted from cell components and deposited on discrete sites. The cell design and the experimental protocol assuring reproducibility is described in detail.
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Szpak, S., Mosier-Boss, P.A., Young, C. et al. Evidence of nuclear reactions in the Pd lattice. Naturwissenschaften 92, 394–397 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-005-0008-7
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