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Reversible rusting

The chemical process underlying Form Energy’s iron-air batteries, where iron oxidizes to rust during discharge (releasing electrons) and reverts to iron during charging. This mechanism enables long-duration energy storage without relying on scarce materials.

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Form Energy and its iron batteries

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