5 Questions
Betavoltaic batteries primarily use the decay energy of alpha-emitting radioisotopes to produce electrical power.
False
Nickel-63, used in the Betavolt BV100 battery, has a half-life exceeding 100 years.
True
CityLabs in the United States has been developing betavoltaic batteries using helium isotopes since 2010.
False
According to Zhang Shixu, tritium is considered safer than nickel-63 because tritium emits weaker radiation.
False
Betavoltaic batteries are widely available to consumers for high-power devices.
False
Test your knowledge about Betavolt Technology’s claim of developing a battery that allows drones to fly continuously without needing to land or recharge. Explore the possibilities of nuclear-powered devices like smartphones operating indefinitely.
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