On the search for non-electrochemical cold fusion: Production of D2 off of high surface area Pd colloid

The reaction of Et₃SiD with Na₂PdCl₄ in CD₃OD was carried out under conditions where we monitored for production of neutrons and/or -rays. This reaction produces D₂ off the surface of Pd colloid. The formation of high surface area Pd metal was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy /TEM/. The heat from the all protio control reaction and the all protio control reaction and the all deutero reaction was monitored and found to be the same within the limits of these experiments. Within the limits of our neutron and gamma detection, we conclude that no measurable fusion occurred during this reaction.