Container and method for absorbing and reducing hydrogen concentration

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2001

OSTI ID:873864

Wicks, George G ^[1]; Lee, Myung W ^[2]; Heung, Leung K ^[1]

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1. Aiken, SC
2. North Augusta, SC

A method for absorbing hydrogen from an enclosed environment comprising providing a vessel; providing a hydrogen storage composition in communication with a vessel, the hydrogen storage composition further comprising a matrix defining a pore size which permits the passage of hydrogen gas while blocking the passage of gaseous poisons; placing a material within the vessel, the material evolving hydrogen gas; sealing the vessel; and absorbing the hydrogen gas released into the vessel by the hydrogen storage composition. A container for absorbing evolved hydrogen gas comprising: a vessel having an interior and adapted for receiving materials which release hydrogen gas; a hydrogen absorbing composition in communication with the interior, the composition defining a matrix surrounding a hydrogen absorber, the matrix permitting the passage of hydrogen gas while excluding gaseous poisons; wherein, when the vessel is sealed, hydrogen gas, which is released into the vessel interior, is absorbed by the hydrogen absorbing composition.

• Research Organization: Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC09-96SR18500
• Assignee: Westinghouse Savannah River Company (Aiken, SC)
• Patent Number(s): US 6262328
• OSTI ID: 873864
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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