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Betavoltaic batteries primarily use the decay energy of alpha-emitting radioisotopes to produce electrical power.
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.
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.
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.
According to Zhang Shixu, tritium is considered safer than nickel-63 because tritium emits weaker radiation.
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Betavoltaic batteries are widely available to consumers for high-power devices.
Betavoltaic batteries are widely available to consumers for high-power devices.
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