Status of the cadmium thermoelectrochemical hydrogen cycle

Conference · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:7035595

Whaley, T; Yudow, B; Remick, R; Pangborn, J; Sammells, A

The three-step cadmium thermoelectrochemical water-splitting cycle produces hydrogen by an electrochemical reaction of water with an anode of cadmium metal, which is regenerated by the thermochemical decomposition of by-product cadmium oxide at temperatures of 1200/sup 0/C and higher. Work on the electrochemical step has centered on the removal of the passivating layer of cadmium hydroxide that forms on the cadmium metal anode. The high-temperature thermochemical decomposition of cadmium oxide has been carried out successfully in a solar furnace.

• Research Organization: Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, IL (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7035595
• Report Number(s): CONF-820605-20; ON: DE83900088
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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