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Silica Embedded Metal Hydrides

Conference ·
OSTI ID:292632
 [1];
  1. Westinghouse Savannah River Company, AIKEN, SC (United States)

A method to produce silica embedded metal hydride was developed. The product is a composite in which metal hydride particles are embedded in a matrix of silica. The silica matrix is highly porous. Hydrogen gas can easily reach the embedded metal hydride particles. The pores are small so that the metal hydride particles cannot leave the matrix. The porous matrix also protects the metal hydride particles from larger and reactive molecules such as oxygen, since the larger gas molecules cannot pass through the small pores easily. Tests show that granules of this composite can absorb hydrogen readily and withstand many cycles without making fines.

Research Organization:
Westinghouse Savannah River Company, Aiken, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-96SR18500
OSTI ID:
292632
Report Number(s):
WSRC-MS--98-00174; CONF-981037--; ON: DE98057956
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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