Metallic Hydrides I: Hydrogen Storage and Other Gas- Phase Applications

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A brief survey is given of the various classes of metal alloys and compounds that are suitable for hydrogen-storage and energy-conversion applications. Comparisons are made of relevant properties including hydrogen absorption and desorption pressures, total and reversible hydrogen-storage capacity, reaction-rate kinetics, initial activation requirements, susceptibility to contamination, and durability during long-term thermal cycling. Selected applications are hydrogen storage as a fuel, gas separation and purification, thermal switches, and sorption cryocoolers.

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Bowman, R.C., Fultz, B. Metallic Hydrides I: Hydrogen Storage and Other Gas- Phase Applications. MRS Bulletin 27, 688–693 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs2002.223

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Keyword

  • hydrogen storage
  • metal hydrides
  • neutron scattering