MIZUSION, Hitachi Maxell’s new lantern powered merely by water and salt, is now on sale. It is able to sustain a decent lifespan of 10 years before use.
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The LED lantern 'MIZUSION' (Photo credit of ITmedia) |
Hitachi launched on 11th of Jan the lantern MIZUSION, consuming power generated only by water and salt, is now available. A brand new MIZUSION has a power life of around a decade and can be used as an emergency light. It is estimated to be priced at around JPY$ 3,000 (without tax).
To make MIZUSION work, users only need to pour water and salt in it. With a magnesium bar inside as a cathode, Oxygen as an anode, and salt water as the electrolyte, MIZUSION glows by consuming self-generate electricity.
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The process of power generation (Photo credit of ITmedia) |
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Users only need to add water and salt into MIZUSION to make it glow. (Photo credit of ITmedia) |
The short-distance lighting emittance of MIZUSION can reach up to 2,000 lux, and it provides approximately 10 lux illuminance on the surface 1 meter away. The lantern is reusable with the replacement of the magnesium bars. The magnesium energy bar,with a life expectancy of 80 hours, is priced at around JPY$1,000. The portable MIZUSION comes in the size of 95mm x 215mm x 95mm and weighs about 350g.
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The short-distance lighting emittance of MIZUSION can reach up to 2,000 lux. (Photo credit of ITmedia) |
