* Posts by JeanP

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Liquid electrocar batteries could be replaced at pumps

JeanP

A little on the safety of the redox solution

"Chromium trioxide is highly toxic, corrosive, and carcinogenic.[4] It is the main example of the environmental hazard known as "hexavalent chromium." The related chromium(III) derivatives are not particularly dangerous, thus reductants are used to destroy chromium(VI) samples. Chromium trioxide, being a powerful oxidizer, will ignite some organic materials (such as ethanol) on contact." (wiki/msds)

Not sure if this is the specific redox formulation they have in mind, but it is an example. Guessing a biofuel - redox hybrid may be a little risky.