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Can you explain more about the chemical reaction in your chemical/gas units?
Answer
The electrolyte solution in the Perma is a citric acid-based solution. The pH of this solution is 4.5 , which is less acidic than the normal soft drink. The chemical process starts when the activating pellet comes in contact with the electrolyte. This forms a gas (hydrogen) that creates the pressure to push the piston. The volume of gas created is very small. As reported by the Canadian Explosive Atmosphere Laboratory Fuels Research Centre, the amount of gas is so small that even if it were tested to destruction, the amount of gas released would be too small to be of a flammability or explosive hazard concern.
