Submitted by DukeOfGeek t3_103cm7r in Futurology
JoeBoredom t1_j2y6w9m wrote
"no acute toxicity"
Ok, but what about long term exposure? These batteries have toxic and corrosive components. The military doesn't have a stellar performance history of protecting it's personnel or the environment.
ben1481 t1_j2ykvuv wrote
don't worry the VA will take care of them (lol)
Mrjoegangles t1_j31pkn2 wrote
God that hurt me in my soul.
Wanderers-Way t1_j313tpn wrote
The va will say it’s not service related lol
thalassicus t1_j2ykzs3 wrote
What are you talking about?! Just have the soldiers throw the batteries into burn pits. Problem solved!!
Fantastic_Fox4948 t1_j2zh5yr wrote
It’s just a can of Brawndo. Nothing to see here. Besides, it’s got electrolytes!
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lvl100_richarizard t1_j304bpg wrote
We have examined your case, and found your cancer to be non service related. Next!
illigal t1_j2ynqzd wrote
What do you mean? These are “biodegradable” I.e. they just get burned in a burn pit when worn out.
T0MSUN t1_j32bi99 wrote
No the great thing about flow batteries is the ability to completely avoid toxic components because you just need an electrolyte solution. You can use toxic electrolyte solutions but don’t need to.
The real issue is their size. Power density is real low and you need a ton of space to get any real capacity.
Beeahcon t1_j39fgew wrote
If it is an iron salt flow battery, it is non-toxic with a ph similar to red-wine.
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