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The Ancient Baghdad Battery

CSEF · 2004 Electricity & Electronics

Mariah C. Heller · International School of Monterey, Monterey

Overview

Objectives/Goals To get this battery to generate at least 0.87 volts of power Methods/Materials 2 clay jars, paint on asphalt, quik-rete, copper pipe, iron rod, heinz vinegar. Results It worked! But if I add salt to the vinegar, it works better. Conclusions/Discussion If I use a different form of electorlyte, it will be a higher voltage

Summary statement

A battery made 2,000 years ago that I re-created.

Help received

Dad helped me buy the materials

Competition history

  • CSEF 2004 Electricity & Electronics · Entry J0712

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