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AutisticMumTo3 Jan 24, 2024

This tiny radioactive battery can last 50 years without recharging — and it's coming in 2025
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/this-tiny-radioactive-battery-can-last-50-years-without-recharging-and-it-s-coming-in-2025/ar-BB1hc2ku?cvid=317fe404ae4c490ba5fef4be94b12aa9&ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&ei=12

#Batteries
#Nuclear
#NuclearBatteries
#Betavolt
#LiveScience
#Nickel63
#BV100
#Diamond
#HighEnergyDensity
#Strontium90
#Promethium147
#Deuterium

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John Stonier Jan 15, 2024

At 100 microwatts, 10 might power your #mobilephone. And at what price? In 50 years, how many phones would you go through with one battery? Forward compatibility, or would manufacturers leave the concept of #plannedobsolescence behind? #bv100

ricardo

Jan 14, 2024

Chinese-developed nuclear battery has a 50-year lifespan — #Betavolt #BV100 built with Nickel-63 isotope and diamond semiconductor material 🔋☢️

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/chinese-developed-nuclear-battery-has-a-50-year-lifespan

Chinese-developed nuclear battery has a 50-year lifespan — Betavolt BV100 built with Nickel-63 isotope and diamond semiconductor material

The design uses China’s first diamond semiconductor material.

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