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THE NATURE AND PROPERTIES OF TRANSITION METAL HYDRIDES

Journal Article · · J. Nuclear Materials
The basic chemical and physical properties of transition metal hydrides are reviewed with emphasis on the hydride phases rather than dilute solutions of hydrogen in metals. The review includes discussions of the phases present in metal-hydrogen systems, their crystal structures, pressure-composition- temperature relations, thermodynamic properties, and electrical and magnetic properties. The nature of transition metal hydrides is considered. Evidence is given to show that they are definite chemical compounds (rather than solid solutions) having some degree of ionic character. The large deviations from stoichiometry exhibited by these compounds are explained on the basis of lattice defects. (auth)
Research Organization:
Atomics International Div., North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, Calif.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-014091
OSTI ID:
4141605
Journal Information:
J. Nuclear Materials, Journal Name: J. Nuclear Materials Vol. Vol: 2
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English