Nice story. However, it would be hard to support any of that with actual science. What is a "similar" metal anyway? Pick up any chem text and read the chapter on electrochemistry. It's an easy read. Fun, actually, if you're a chem nerd like me.

Lithium salts are used for schizophrenia. Perhaps lithium grease makes metals hear fewer voices in their head... <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />