Ibpointless2 Crystal Cells

[Peanutbutter29]

TYVM IB and Phi!!! 

I just checked back to see the gracious replies, ty!  I'll take a look at your videos.  Also I suppose I should've stated here to I'm familiar with electronics, physics, n' such but self-taught.  I do know about galvanic properties, so that helps.  I do HHO balloons on the 4th sometimes . 

I should point out as well, my interest would be stepping away from galvanic action also.  As you mention from detrimental affects.  Part of my decision to try them out, is it seems you are all getting to that point.  Yay

As for current output, I know that was Hutchisons' issue as well.  I believe he had to get to 100ma to "Seal the deal" with is contract, but never did.  I had hoped the outputs were getting close to the ma range though.

I suppose even if the cell dies, as long as its' total output would be a bit more than a AA;  it would possibly be viable.  Cost of materials would be considered.

I'll take a look over the videos and see if I can possibly give it a go.

Thanks for the help and advice to get me going

[triffid]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_6Mps81QoM   carbonate cells and black copper oxide is used,hot glue,magnesium oxide is used also.
I liked the direction this is going.triffid

[ibpointless2]

If you guys haven't seen this video yet I recommend it http://youtu.be/aRAGdGZaKzo

[triffid]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEoCb1ycwEE&feature=related  this video show how leds can act as solar cells.video is put out by lidmotor.triffid

[Peanutbutter29]

If you guys haven't seen this video yet I recommend it http://youtu.be/aRAGdGZaKzo

Ty for the video.  I've watched until around 13 min and there are a few errors in his description.  I have dealt with Ore remediation and acid leeching of metals.  HCL alone will not dissolve Copper, silver, mercury, platinum etc.   He shows gold on a plate that cannot come from an HCL dissolution. 
Assuming he is just recalling details incorrectly there is still an issue with a given ore.  Ores vary greatly in content from mine to mine even in a given state or county.  However, forms of magnetite, iron, or pyrite are common.

Now it is possible for the HCL to oxidize the required elements for rubies, so that's possible but a rather crude method.

Guess, I'd just be careful with some of this info;  since some isn't true