Earth battery

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1982-06-04

1984-07-03

Walton, Donald L.

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Having earth feature

204105R, 175 64, H01M 1400

Patent

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044579888

ABSTRACT:
An earth battery which includes a first electrode which is a veined material located in the earth, a second electrode electrically connected to the surface of the earth and disposed in a hole which extends from the surface of the earth into the first electrode, an electrolyte disposed in the hole and in contact with the first and second electrodes, and means for electrically connecting the first electrode to the surface of the earth. A seam of coal is preferred as the first electrode. A method of mining metals located in the earth using the earth battery and a method of drilling holes in the earth are also disclosed.

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patent: 495582 (1893-04-01), Emme
patent: 728381 (1903-05-01), Emme
patent: 3288648 (1966-11-01), Jones

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