Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus, mixture and method for the production of hydrogen comprising a solution with a pH less than 7, at least one colloidal metal suspended in the solution, and a second metal.

Abstract: An apparatus for the production of hydrogen is disclosed, the apparatus comprising some or all of the following features, as well as additional features as described and claimed: a reaction medium; an anode in contact with the reaction medium; a cathode in contact with the reaction medium, wherein the cathode is capable of being in conductive contact with the anode; a catalyst suspended in the reaction medium, wherein the catalyst has a high surface-area-to-volume ratio; a salt dissolved in the reaction medium; a second high surface-area-to-volume ratio catalyst; a conductive path connecting the anode and cathode; a controller in the conductive path; an energy source; a reaction vessel and an electrical power source configured to provide an electrical potential between the cathode and the anode. Also disclosed are a method for producing hydrogen; an electric power generator; and a battery.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus for the production of an elemental metal from a metal-containing compound comprising a reaction medium containing ions of a first metal and a second metal, wherein the second metal is in colloidal form, and a related method.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus for the production of an elemental metal from a metal-containing compound comprising a solution containing ions of a first metal and a second metal, wherein the second metal is in colloidal form, and a related method.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the production of hydrogen comprising a solution with a pH less than 7, at least one colloidal metal suspended in the solution, and a non-colloidal metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooling fluid for metal cutting, drilling, grinding and other fabricating operations comprising a compound of the formula C.sub.6 H.sub.4 (OH)COOR, where R is selected from the group consisting of --H,--CH.sub.3, --C.sub.2 H.sub.5,--C.sub.3 H.sub.7, and --C.sub.4 H.sub.9, a ketone with a boiling point of at least about 150.degree. F., and an at least partially soluble acid.The present invention also relates to a process and fluid product made by a certain process for cooling tools and workpieces for metal cutting, drilling, grinding and other fabricating operations comprising the steps of mixing a compound of the formula C.sub.6 H.sub.4 (OH)COOR, where R is selected from the group consisting of --H,--CH.sub.3,--C.sub.2 H.sub.5,--C.sub.3 H.sub.7, and --C.sub.4 H.sub.9, a ketone with a boiling point of at least about 150.degree. F.