Two step novel hydrogen system using additives to enhance hydrogen release from the hydrolysis of alane and activated aluminum

US9199844B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9199844-B2
Application numberUS-201314095033-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 3, 2013
Priority dateDec 3, 2012
Publication dateDec 1, 2015
Grant dateDec 1, 2015

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A system for the generation of hydrogen for use in portable power systems is set forth utilizing a two-step process that involves the thermal decomposition of AlH 3 (10 wt % H 2 ) followed by the hydrolysis of the activated aluminum (Al*) byproduct to release additional H 2 . Additionally, a process in which water is added directly without prior history to the AlH 3 :PA composite is also disclosed.

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That which is claimed: 1. A process of generating hydrogen comprising the steps of: providing a source of AlH 3 ; heating the AlH 3 to a temperature of at least about 150°, thereby forming reaction products consisting of a fast hydrogen gas and activated aluminum; and, adding a promoter to the activated aluminum reaction product, the promoter being selected from the group consisting of NaAlH 4 , NaH, and NaOH to provide a composite material; adding a stoichiometric amount…

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What does patent US9199844B2 cover?
A system for the generation of hydrogen for use in portable power systems is set forth utilizing a two-step process that involves the thermal decomposition of AlH 3 (10 wt % H 2 ) followed by the hydrolysis of the activated aluminum (Al*) byproduct to release additional H 2 . Additionally, a process in which water is added directly without prior history to the AlH 3 :PA composite is also discl…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Llc
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Primary CPC classification C01B3/065. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
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Publication date Tue Dec 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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