Metal hydride composition and method of making
A dimensionally stable hydride composition and a method for making such a composition are disclosed. The composition is made by forming particles of a metal hydride into porous granules, mixing the granules with a matrix material, forming the mixture into pellets, and sintering the pellets in the absence of oxygen. The ratio of matrix material to hydride is preferably between approximately 2:1 and 4:1 by volume. The porous structure of the granules accommodates the expansion that occurs when the metal hydride particles absorb hydrogen. The porous matrix allows the flow of hydrogen there through to contact the hydride particles, yet supports the granules and contains the hydride fines that result from repeated absorption/desorption cycles. 3 figs.
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,443,616/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-091,013
- OSTI ID:
- 100973
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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