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Oxidation of metal sulfites by iodine for use in thermochemical hydrogen cycles

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OSTI ID:6173473
Thermochemical hydrogen cycles involving metal sulfates offer an alternative to sulfuric acid which is corrosion and has high energy requirements for drying prior to its thermal decomposition. The formation of such metal sulfates in conjunction with a low-temperature hydrogen formation step is discussed. The following reaction was studied: MgSO/sub 3/(c) + MgO(c) + I/sub 2/ (g) ..-->.. MgSO/sub 4/(c) + MgI/sub 2/(c). Although magnesium sulfite appears promising for this oxidation, a search was conducted for alternative metal sulfites which fit the following criteria for use: (a) sulfate must decompose in the temperature range available (< 1400/sup 0/K); (b) iodide must hydrolyze easily; and (c) salts must not be rare, toxic, or expensive. Lanthanum and titanium fit these criteria and will be investigated.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
6173473
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-81-2477; CONF-810942-5; ON: DE81030253
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English